Today was a great day. I hit the 2,000 mile mark in just commuting to work and around town for errands. This is a big thing for me since I just got into riding last July.

I am truly humbled by how everyone here commutes. I know when I hit the road, that I am not alone. That others get ready and commute in and out of work and such.

Everyone here has been so helpful in my journey so far. And for that, I am so greatful.

Commuting has meant so much for me. Its not just about saving money on gas and car repair but it's the things like giving me a clear head, a way to vent, a way to be happy, a way to see places and things. A way to get in touch with myself. Its peace of mind, yet challenging. Every type of commuting, rain, sun, thunder storms, commuting in urban areas, commuting is rural areas, getting lost, finding my way, buying groceries or getting fruit. Commuting in the city has been wonderful too. Night life versus day versus early morning. I love it.

Thanks to you all who continue to ride and commute and thanks to everyone who has helped me.

2,000 miles which is roughly 91 times of commuting to work and back. I love it.

Now THAT feels great!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Congrats!

nice!

hey what kind of lights are those on your spokes??

Congrats! I think that's more total commuting mileage than I have. It's on!

i'm impressed with the mileage, but i'm more impressed with the kitchen. i've work in a few kitchens in my day, but nothing that sparking clean

i also like your choice of an MTB for commuting

No lights, it is reflective spoke tape. They are so neat! If you would like the link, let me know!

Thanks!

All the chefs where I work have kitchens just like it. I love it. A whole kitchen to myself!..... most of the time!

I love the mtn bike too. Thought it is not the best for touring. But it works great for commuting and errands!

do u mean 2 months ago u started? or the july before that?

he he he !!!!!!!!!!!!

Add another 1700 for weekend long distance rides!

I started bike riding July of last year. I started commuting in November.

Thats a lot of miles

I just crossed 1200 miles myself and I started in March. I'm gonna get ya!!!

Seriously though, grats bro.

Ha but what you dont know is that you need to add on 1700 MORE miles on top of the 2000. I ride long distance on weekends.

So I am close to 4,000 year to date!

Blah Blah!!!

I'm probably in the minority here, but I think flat bar bikes have several advantages ... as does running small panniers on the front only rather than the rear (not that you do that) ... therefore I think a solid-forked flat-bar MTB is the perfect choice for a year-round bike ... so

personally, it looks like a great bike and i'm sure that it will last a very long time

Heck yes!

Front panniers eh? What advantages versus rear ones? I am curious on this since I am thinking of a touring bike.

I love mt mtn bike for commuting. Though it is a great bike, I have found it is not the best bike for touring. I recently have done some longer rides on it (40 or so miles) and it is a rough go.

I replied to your other thread (Touring forum) with a bike company that you should check out. I'm not sure if it's too much bike for what you want, but I thought that you would like a few opinions beside the standard BF ones (especially because the riding styles differ greatly across the pond). I've done a few 50+ miles rides on my MTB and find it not bad at all.

It also depends on the surface your riding, as I have little interest in sharing my riding space with autos, therefore, my surfaces tend to be more varied and rougher, on the whole.

Keep up the good work. Bike commuting is addictive. I started 5-1/2 years ago and have nearly reached the 20,000 mile point -- less than 100 miles to go!

Great job.

Thanks everyone! And thank you all for your support!