First commute to work

[boybiker]

I done my first commute to work today on my Giant Defy 1 from Maidstone to Tonbridge about 13 miles but a nice flat route. I allowed an hour and a half and done the route in just 50 mins

I must admit seeing the sun low in the sky and the crisp morning breeze was lovely. The ride home was a bit more hot and sweaty! I had a stressful day at work but by the time I had cycled home it was all forgotten and I liked that feeling!

There was also not that much traffic on the way there and back despite travelling on the main route between Tonbridge and Maidstone which was nice. I'm already considering extending the ride on nice days like this morning though

 

[Drago]

Do it a few times and you'll be addicted. There's something enchanting about the sights, sounds and smells of the morning commute. A great way to start the day.

 

[boybiker]

Do it a few times and you'll be addicted. There's something enchanting about the sights, sounds and smells of the morning commute. A great way to start the day.

Indeed I'm gutted I've got to take the car tomorrow as I need go some where after work

 

[kevin_cambs_uk]

well done mate !
I caught the bug 3 years ago, 21,000 miles later, I wish I had done it years ago, its still my biggest regret, wasted so much money on a car for getting to work....

 

[Drago]

Nice bike too

 

[beany_bot]

My first commute today too mate. Absolutely loved it (except the hills :P) cant believe I hadn't done it sooner and cant believe more people dont!

 

[ianrauk]

My first commute today too mate. Absolutely loved it (except the hills :P) cant believe I hadn't done it sooner and cant believe more people dont!

good for you.
Over the years the number fo commuting cyclists in London hs risen dramatically.
In some roads in London cyclists out number cars. It's not uncommon to see 30 or 40 cyclists waiting at junctions during rush hour.

 

[beany_bot]

good for you.
Over the years the number fo commuting cyclists in London hs risen dramatically.
In some roads in London cyclists out number cars. It's not uncommon to see 30 or 40 cyclists waiting at junctions during rush hour.

Wow, in Glasgow I saw 3 today on the way in and 1 on the way back 16miles total.... Perfect cycling route too as there is (fairly decent) cycle lanes and pretty courteous bus drivers too. ON YER BIKE GLASGOW YA FAT ****!

 

[annaspanna]

Used to live in Staplehurst so I know you have a lovely route there! Lucky you :-)

 

[defy-one]

30-40 cyclist at major junctions is very common at rush hours.
OP - so envious - wish i could take my Defy to work

 

[boybiker]

Used to live in Staplehurst so I know you have a lovely route there! Lucky you :-)

I might be moving jobs to Tunbridge Wells soon which will be a bit of a pain! The roads to Tunbridge are nice and wide so it stops the closes passes etc.

 

[annaspanna]

Yeah that can be quite a different journey can't it :-(

 

[Pat "5mph"]

Wow, in Glasgow I saw 3 today on the way in and 1 on the way back 16miles total.... Perfect cycling route too as there is (fairly decent) cycle lanes and pretty courteous bus drivers too. ON YER BIKE GLASGOW YA FAT ****!

Well, there probably are more people living in London than in the whole of Scotland

 

[Miquel In De Rain]

The honeymoon is over when you meet your first beemer,pal.

 

[beany_bot]

Well, there probably are more people living in London than in the whole of Scotland

You are right, however 5 million in London, 1 million in Glasgow, if there are 30 to 40 cyclists waiting at the lights in London I'd expect to see 7 or 8 at lights in Glasgow but I only saw 3 the whole journey in and 1 the whole journey out.