I'm biking 13.2+miles one way each day - anyone else?
07-05-08, 06:52 PM
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Thank you! I will definitely try this!! See, you learn something new 'every day.'
07-05-08, 09:36 PM
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I'm 51 and ride 12.25 miles one way pretty much daily. If I want to vary it, I get up early and do a 30 mile ride in. I have a small town gass station that has somewhat decent coffee about half way on those days. Lots of hills on that day too. Love it. I do tend to be a bit of a fair weather rider. Can't stand riding below 30 degrees and not real fired up about the rain, at least in the morning. After work it's not bad.
07-06-08, 09:54 AM
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19 miles each way. I have an 18 mile route as well, but the 19 mile route is much more pleasant.
07-06-08, 02:02 PM
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Why not drive part way, park the auto and ride the rest?
07-06-08, 03:16 PM
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I ride a 14 mile RT, about three times a week. I don't mind heat, but I am a real wuss when it comes to cold and rain. I am in awe of those from more northerly climes who continue to commute no matter the season or weather.
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07-06-08, 04:41 PM
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Commuted to work for 16 years; retired (!) 13 years ago.
Still pedaling 100+ miles a week at the young age of 75.
Can hardly wait 'til I get older!
Still pedaling 100+ miles a week at the young age of 75.
Can hardly wait 'til I get older!
07-06-08, 08:17 PM
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I'm inspired!!!
WOW! You are so inspirational! Age is definitely a state of mind!!! Continue on!!!!
07-07-08, 08:20 PM
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I am 60 and I have been thinking about commuting 4 'hilly' miles each way. It has been real hot lately. 101 today...........I think I will let it cool down some to start after a 20 year layoff. Does this count?
07-07-08, 10:22 PM
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I do 7.5 miles each way several days each week. I can never seem to get 5 days on the bike each week, but usually do 3 or 4. I always feel better when I ride rather than drive. 
