First ever bicycle commute to work. Done.

[This Time Next Year]

Had my bike for a week, but was off work on leave, so today was my first time taking it to work.

I only live a mile and a half away so I had illusions that I'll be able to make it without breaking a sweat. Easier said than done! If anyone has any tips for cycling at a sweat free, shower free pace, I'd be glad to hear them!

Also any tips for resisting SCR would be greatly received. For the record I was overtaken by two bikes on the way in, but I made up for it by giving it the beans and passing eight bikes on the way home. :-D

I know its a pitiful distance that takes less than 10 minutes but I'm proud of myself for turning my four wheel commute into a two wheel commute!

...and thanks to being able use a bus lane cut through, it's just as quick!

 

[BrumJim]

Before long you'll be able to do the distance without getting out of breath.

 

[ianrauk]

Well done you.

My first commute when getting abck to cycling 7 years ago after a 20 year lay off was a mile and a half.
Thought it would be easy. Well it was going there as it was down hill. On the way back however I think my heart wanted to burst out of my chest alien style. I was in such pain after.

Just keep it up, extend the distances if you can and it will become easier. As to the sweating question. Just take it easy/easier. None of that SCR nonsense either. Though it is tough to resist. Sometimes I can, sometimes I just can't... pain in the arse..

 

[martint235]

Well done.

Don't resist SCR, revel in it!!!

 

[Pat "5mph"]

Well done!
I remember my first commute by bike, I think I would have been faster walking it!

 

[defy-one]

I couldn't do a mile when i restarted my cycling. Now 15-20 miles is challenging but a joy.
Keep it up!

 

[MrJamie]

I know its a pitiful distance that takes less than 10 minutes but I'm proud of myself for turning my four wheel commute into a two wheel commute!

Its only a pitiful distance to need a car for, perfectly sensible journey on a bike

You should sweat less as your fitness improves, providing you dont just get faster. Try to keep your speed down a little on the way in and turn the way home into fitness training, adding distance if you feel upto it

 

[Berties]

well done and keep it up,it is addictive

 

[ufkacbln]

Well done, remember that the route you are using at the moment is only the first!

My commute varies from 8 miles to 15 depending on how I feel and the weather.

On a good evening I do a big detour and have a quick pint before going home!

Now al you need to do is find a pub to give you the incentive.

 

[biggs682]

well done and keep it up , my commute is only 1.5 miles but i do it 4 times a day and often go for a ride before going to work

 

[TonyEnjoyD]

Had my bike for a week, but was off work on leave, so today was my first time taking it to work.

I only live a mile and a half away so I had illusions that I'll be able to make it without breaking a sweat. Easier said than done! If anyone has any tips for cycling at a sweat free, shower free pace, I'd be glad to hear them!

Also any tips for resisting SCR would be greatly received. For the record I was overtaken by two bikes on the way in, but I made up for it by giving it the beans and passing eight bikes on the way home. :-D

I know its a pitiful distance that takes less than 10 minutes but I'm proud of myself for turning my four wheel commute into a two wheel commute!

...and thanks to being able use a bus lane cut through, it's just as quick!

Nice start and SCRing already!

 

[slowmotion]

I took up this madness three years ago. My first commute was a pancake-flat gentle five miles across town on quiet roads. I wasn't looking for speed. After four miles, I was in a bad way. I wanted to vomit into a bush in Battersea Park, my lungs were bursting, and I felt alarmingly dizzy. I wheezed and groaned for five minutes before getting back in the saddle. A few hundred yards later, I was resting on a traffic island, again feeling pretty ghastly. A white van man drew alongside and looked worried...."Are you OK mate?". I'll never forget his tiny act of kindness.

It does get easier, and I don't go faster. Greg Lemond was wrong...

Well done.

 

[4F]

Nice one well done you and welcome to SCR.

 

[subaqua]

well done. even the longest bike ride starts with one turn of the crank. it does get easier. my 1st commute in 22 odd years was 3 miles and i did a recce with my 9 yr old daughter. there and back took us over an hour. i lay on the sofa for the rest of the day. that was nearly 2 years ago. 10 miles is a doddle now. it does get a lot easier, and there will be times when you think why am i not in the car/bus/train bus but the ha ha moment as you whizz past a line of stationary traffic makes up for that.

 

[Kiwiavenger]

Just wait till you find strava! You will start forcing yourself faster just to get that kom! Lol.

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