Tried it last week. Normally I drive and have a parking space, so cycling would be for fitness/pleasure rather than need. Decided I had reached a fitness level where the 21 miles each way is manageable and have to say I loved it. The route from just north of Winchester to central Basingstoke is about 18 miles of lovely quiet lanes then a few miles of busier roads nearer Basingstoke, but still not that busy. Discovered that the showers at work are OK too so plan to do this a couple of times a week (fair weather only I expect!).
First commute by bike
- Thread starter DaveW
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biggs682
Itching to get back on my bike's
- Location
- Northamptonshire
dave i some time wish i lived further away from work but then i would not be able to come home at lunch time
biggs682
Itching to get back on my bike's
- Location
- Northamptonshire
when on later shift like today i was up at 5.30 tinkering in garage for an hour then out on fixie for a ride beforing coming home and going to work
I only live 3km from work so I go home at lunch time but I still cycle about 50km a day.
400bhp
Legendary Member
Yeah you can - have a go. Just do it once a week at first.
BrumJim
Forum Stalwart (won't take the hint and leave...)
- Location
- Selly Oak, Birmingham
I've just had a friend whinging about a 5 mile commute to work, Nice to see someone willingly put in a 21 mile commute.
That's the best thing- I know no matter what happens all day no matter who shouts at me/ gets me doing databases at the end of the day it's me, the bike and 12 miles of road to get home- all my woes go out of the window!
Jdratcliffe
Guru
- Location
- Redhill, Surrey
agree that 22 mile home is me my bike no worries ( well 15miles are 5 is central london!
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barongreenback
Guru
- Location
- Warwickshire
About to do my first commute from my new house tomorrow. 54 mile round trip...erk. Unlike the OP, not so confident about my fitness!
Blimey, that's a fair old trek by bike.
I pray that the cycling and weather Gods are kind to you tomorrow.
How many days a week will you be doing it?
barongreenback
Guru
- Location
- Warwickshire
Probably a couple of times a week, provided weather is kind. Usually I park just at the edge of Birminghm and cycle in but the 13 mile round trip never feels enough. Not so easy to extend a commute in city traffic. Tomorow's looking dry with light winds so fingers crossed.
barongreenback
Guru
- Location
- Warwickshire
Did it - averaged around 17mph there and back so quite happy. Although cycling on the A435 dual carriageways is a little bit daunting. Beer and curry to restore the calorie deficit now.
