How far is too far for a commute?
02-05-12 | 06:37 AM
#51
commuter and barbarian
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 2,494
Likes: 3
From: Potomac, MT, USA
This sounds like the perfect situation for being car-free.
02-05-12 | 07:44 AM
#52
Member
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 29
Likes: 0
From: Southern NH to wilmington commuter
Bikes: 1993 Merlin extralight road,1990 speciallized Allez Carbon,1994 Bianchi cyclocross, 1998 Klien Attitude Race,1998 Klien Mantra,1976 nishiki turned into a fixed
I have a32 mile commute each way
about 1 3/4 hours
But driving it takes me an hour. then get home and head out for three hours on the bike...
instead the 3 hours roundtrip allows me to forget any other riding that day
about 1 3/4 hours
But driving it takes me an hour. then get home and head out for three hours on the bike...
instead the 3 hours roundtrip allows me to forget any other riding that day
02-05-12 | 04:17 PM
#53
Senior Member
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 314
Likes: 0
From: Sherman Oaks, CA
Bikes: Specialized Crossroads Elite, Specialized Trcross Comp
Ok, so I have been seeing a few different commutes, and this may have been covered already, but what is everyone's limit? How far is too far to commute one way? I'm interested, only because I work in a business casual office setting, and would especilly like to hear from similar commuters in this particular situation.
02-05-12 | 04:27 PM
#54
Senior Member
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 11,373
Likes: 8
From: Columbus, OH
Bikes: '08 Surly Cross-Check, 2011 Redline Conquest Pro, 2012 Spesh FSR Comp EVO, 2015 Trek Domane 6.2 disc
My commtue is about 16 miles each way. When it's 70 degrees and sunny, it's not too far. When it's the 4th day in a row of 38 degree rain, all farking day without a break, and it's dark when I ride in *and* when I ride home... it can be a chore to drag the bike out the front door.
__________________
"I feel like my world was classier before I found cyclocross."
- Mandi M.
"I feel like my world was classier before I found cyclocross."
- Mandi M.
02-06-12 | 11:15 AM
#55
Senior Member
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 1,106
Likes: 36
From: Hammonton, NJ
Bikes: Dawes Lightning sport, Trek 1220, Trek 7100
I used to do a "park & ride" approach where I had a safe place to park my car anywhere from 6 to 9 miles away from work and rode there and back to the car (i had a bike rack to carry the bike). this allowed me to avoid certain bad traffic areas and still get in some riding time.
02-06-12 | 03:32 PM
#56
Senior Member
Joined: Dec 2011
Posts: 292
Likes: 0
From: Ottawa, ON, Canada
Bikes: Diamondback Copperhead (hardtail, winter bike), 2014 Giant Rapid 2, 2015 Kona Big Rove ST
Here's why I beleive time is a bigger factor than distance. It has nothing to do with being in shape or being able to keep cool/warm. For many cycling is slower than by car and sometimes slower than public transit. But not everyone has the time to spend 2-3 hours a day commuting. I have no problem physically doing that lenght of a commute but it would drastically cut into my family time. That's why one hour is my limit. Any longer and I'd consider moving closer to work.
02-06-12 | 03:54 PM
#57
Senior Member
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 3,213
Likes: 0
From: Edgewater, CO
Bikes: Tons
Because for many time is more important than distance.
I used to have a ten mile commute that would take me 45 minutes. It was primarily along the Cherry Creek trail. I could travel almost the entire distance without reaching a stoplight.
Now my commute is seven miles and it still take me 45 minutes. It is entirely along city streets. I have traffic, lights and stop signs to content with. I get slowed down.
I used to have a ten mile commute that would take me 45 minutes. It was primarily along the Cherry Creek trail. I could travel almost the entire distance without reaching a stoplight.
Now my commute is seven miles and it still take me 45 minutes. It is entirely along city streets. I have traffic, lights and stop signs to content with. I get slowed down.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Steely Dan
Commuting
55
02-23-18 04:59 AM
