Are there enough hours in the day to commute?
10-08-11 | 06:56 AM
#51
On a Mission from God
Joined: Oct 2009
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From: Thibodaux, LA
Bikes: '10 Surly LHT, Rat-rod Klunker, '82 Peugeot PH12 Centennial
One of the biggt arguments my wife had against my commuting is that it made me a lot more tired in the evenings, because I had to get up earlier (and worked harder during the day). I couldn't really argue with that, I was pretty much toast by Fridays if I rode every day.You will definitely need to consider your fitness and rest level. You may be home, but that doesn't mean you're "there."
10-08-11 | 05:00 PM
#52
Flying and Riding
Joined: Oct 2004
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From: NE Wisconsin
Bikes: Trek 520
I have a similar situation...25 miles each way, 7 are unavoidable and very dangerous roads, so I bimodal it; drive to a good parking spot then ride 11 miles each way. This gives me a good ride each way and I still have time for homework etc in the evenings. I also usually ride 3 days/week and do gym work the other 2.
10-08-11 | 06:02 PM
#53
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From: Metro Indy, IN
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I'm still new here, but I just started using my bike for all of my local commuting with great success. I say "local" because I still haven't taken it to work yet. It's 22 miles to my office, and although I have a bike-friendly office, the 22 miles just seems too far. I figure it will take me almost 2 hours if I bike to/from work, each way, right?
How do those of you who have a family and a LONG commute do it? Leaving at 6:00 a.m. to get to the office by 8:00 doesn't seem realistic. Plus, I wouldn't get home until ~8:00 at night! Are the long distance commuters all family-free?
How do those of you who have a family and a LONG commute do it? Leaving at 6:00 a.m. to get to the office by 8:00 doesn't seem realistic. Plus, I wouldn't get home until ~8:00 at night! Are the long distance commuters all family-free?
Lots of good suggestions have been offered for getting where you want to be.
My round trip is only 20 miles, so I don't have anything to add. My commute doesn't take a whole lot longer than driving.
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10-08-11 | 06:16 PM
#54
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From: State College, PA
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You could cut your driving significantly this way:
Monday, drive to work with your bike and Tuesday's clothes. Monday evening, ride the bike home.
Tuesday morning, ride to work, put on the outfit you left there Monday. Drive home Tuesday evening.
Wed, repeat Monday.
Thursday, repeat Tues.
Friday, you either drive, or ride, both ways.
That way, if you need it you always have a car at work, but depending on your car situation maybe you don't have one at home all the time. Coworkers with long (30 mile or so) one-way commutes used this - not ideal for me, I only have an 8-9 mile ride.
Monday, drive to work with your bike and Tuesday's clothes. Monday evening, ride the bike home.
Tuesday morning, ride to work, put on the outfit you left there Monday. Drive home Tuesday evening.
Wed, repeat Monday.
Thursday, repeat Tues.
Friday, you either drive, or ride, both ways.
That way, if you need it you always have a car at work, but depending on your car situation maybe you don't have one at home all the time. Coworkers with long (30 mile or so) one-way commutes used this - not ideal for me, I only have an 8-9 mile ride.
