Just changed jobs, new commute is only 10 miles!
09-01-17, 02:20 PM
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09-08-17, 10:18 AM
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I searched for a house, in the perfect commuting distance, to buy after getting the job. I was thinking 10-15 miles was perfect and my distance is 12.5 miles.
09-09-17, 11:29 AM
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Mine's 11 miles, but with some hills. I usually take 43 minutes, and that's with one major rd crossing that always has me waiting. But I've been loving it.... less stress, more predictable time, and if I go hard my workout is done for the day.
09-10-17, 08:41 AM
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10 miles is perfect. I also have that, with MUP and bike lane and 1 annoying intersection! What I really like about my route is: uphill in the cool morning and downhill in the hot afternoon. Enjoy your commute!
09-10-17, 06:57 PM
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Schwalbe Marathons with studs. I dislike the increased noise, but after a week or so, I get used to them. I have a bike with a belt drive, so this will be the first year I put them on and have to deal with the belt. Should be interesting and a fun learning experience. On the plus side, no more rusty chains after the winter!
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I used to work in a bike shop for 7 years, and lived round the corner from it, so it upset me that riding to work was a bit of a waste of time, as it was literally 2 minutes, if that on bike. However, when the opportunity came up to go to a IT company 8 miles away, I literally only thought about the new cycle path that takes me to the front door of the place.
Love cycling to work, and I love work.
In that order
Love cycling to work, and I love work.
In that order
09-13-17, 04:04 PM
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Like any new adventure, I'm finding myself quite tired after cycling the 10 miles over and over again. I need to ease into it. I'm also regretting my choice of a hybrid for this commute. My road bike is SO much more efficient, but lacks necessities like fenders and a rear rack (obviously). Makes me wish I had purchased a cyclocross instead.
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Like any new adventure, I'm finding myself quite tired after cycling the 10 miles over and over again. I need to ease into it. I'm also regretting my choice of a hybrid for this commute. My road bike is SO much more efficient, but lacks necessities like fenders and a rear rack (obviously). Makes me wish I had purchased a cyclocross instead.
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My commute is a little less than 5 miles each way. I often wish it were a little longer, but the short distance does remove the time-related excuses not to bike-commute. 
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