How far is your commute one way?
05-07-10 | 07:26 AM
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How far is your commute one way?
I'm surprised this isnt a sticky thread...
My commute is probably on the shorter side at 3.75 miles....
My commute is probably on the shorter side at 3.75 miles....
05-07-10 | 07:43 AM
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From: Saint Petersburg, Florida
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My Commute.
For me it is just 6.9 miles. Not very much but have a lot of traffic and construction to deal with at this time. Takes 36 to 43 minutes not pushing it. 
05-07-10 | 07:48 AM
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7 miles one way by bike, plus another 25 miles by train one way.
05-07-10 | 08:05 AM
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3.5 miles + 20 minute train ride + 1.5 miles one way = 5 miles.
Or about 16 miles o/w without the train.
Or about 16 miles o/w without the train.
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05-07-10 | 08:15 AM
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From: Renton, WA
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9 miles on bike, 27 by car... one way.
I'll be increasing the biking part & reducing the car commute when it gets lighter in the mornings & my legs get stronger.
I'll be increasing the biking part & reducing the car commute when it gets lighter in the mornings & my legs get stronger.
05-07-10 | 08:17 AM
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about 16 miles each way. (no bike computer so it's a wag based on bikely.com)
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05-07-10 | 08:54 AM
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05-07-10 | 08:57 AM
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Careful what you wish for... For about a year I lived about 2 miles from work, long enough I didn't wan't to necessarily walk everyday, but really more of a nuisance to ride.
Personal factors such as sweating, hills, etc factor in... But for two miles I still needed to wear different clothes, get my bike out and then just about the time I was warm in the winter or sweating in the summer I was at work.
Ride longer you say, I just never made it happen.
Current route is a tad over 7 and most mornings I wish it was a bit longer. Keep riding, or go into work.
Personal factors such as sweating, hills, etc factor in... But for two miles I still needed to wear different clothes, get my bike out and then just about the time I was warm in the winter or sweating in the summer I was at work.
Ride longer you say, I just never made it happen.
Current route is a tad over 7 and most mornings I wish it was a bit longer. Keep riding, or go into work.
05-07-10 | 09:06 AM
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18 miles one way. Takes an hour by car, 1.25 by bike, for good weather and such. 2-6 trips per week, work schedule allowing. Pretty flat and half by bike path. Yes in the Boston area.
05-07-10 | 09:06 AM
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Hey let's ride.
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From: Allen, TX
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5 miles. One small hill about midway. I get up out the saddle and sprint up for a little interval training. I know it isn't much but hopefully overtime I'll gain some benefit from riding these base miles.
05-07-10 | 09:14 AM
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6 miles
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