Why are you so quiet?
12-07-09 | 04:23 PM
#26
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 30,465
Likes: 4,547
From: 25 miles northwest of Boston
Bikes: Bottecchia Sprint, GT Timberline 29r, Marin Muirwoods 29er, Trek FX Alpha 7.0
I used to do 17 miles each way but only in good weather and only during spring and summer and I only did two full 5 day work weeks.
You can probably handle a couple of days per week.
You can probably handle a couple of days per week.
12-07-09 | 05:16 PM
#27
Member Not Found
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 7,490
Likes: 418
Start with one or two days a week if you can. See how it feels.
I had to endure a 36 mile round trip commute for 18 months due to my home being rebuilt after Hurricane Katrina. 10 miles on a bike path and 8 through the city. Just for a point of reference, I could often average 18mph breaking all the traffic laws. One hour each way. Of course, cycling is my #1 hobby and I don't own a car so I didn't mind the time so much. Stopping for lights and stop signs would add 15 minutes each way I guess. I was stuck doing that 5 to 6 days a week. So I bet you could make it happen on the most beautiful days at least.
Keep us posted.
I had to endure a 36 mile round trip commute for 18 months due to my home being rebuilt after Hurricane Katrina. 10 miles on a bike path and 8 through the city. Just for a point of reference, I could often average 18mph breaking all the traffic laws. One hour each way. Of course, cycling is my #1 hobby and I don't own a car so I didn't mind the time so much. Stopping for lights and stop signs would add 15 minutes each way I guess. I was stuck doing that 5 to 6 days a week. So I bet you could make it happen on the most beautiful days at least.
Keep us posted.
12-08-09 | 02:21 PM
#28
Senior Member
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 61
Likes: 0
From: Bay Area, CA.
Bikes: 2008 Marin Muirwoods. 41 lbs Costco Special
My commute is 22 miles each way, but I also have the option of taking a train. I ride all the way every day from March through October, but take the train most of the way in the winter. Commute time is around 90 minutes each way if I bike it. 3 hrs/day on the bike is a good chunk of time, but I like it. It's the one part of the day I have completely to myself.
