getting stronger

[kedab]

had a lovely commute in this morning - the sun shining, motorists being considerate even through cambridge and i'm finding myself at least 2 gears bigger along stretches that i was struggling a bit with...my legs seem to be adapting rather splendidly - i didn't have my app' running for speed but it felt much easier and much quicker on the 5.5 mile road section this morning - no wind helped, lots! reckon i covered it in 20 minutes which is about 8-10 minutes faster than 14 days or so ago, i'm really pleased

 

[LosingFocus]

Good going. Do you do both ways 5 days each week?

 

[kedab]

cheers my commute obviously follows my work pattern so, 3 days in, 2days off etc etc...

it's 5.5 miles of road - 15 mins rest on the train to the city - then 3.5 miles through the city to work - i actually really really enjoyed it today.

 

[iZaP]

Wait until you want to ditch the train ride and just to cycle all the way

 

[kedab]

Wait until you want to ditch the train ride and just to cycle all the way

hmm...that'd make it roughly 36 miles round trip - i may give that idea some thought after 6 months or so!

 

[jefmcg]

hmm...that'd make it roughly 36 miles round trip - i may give that idea some thought after 6 months or so!

Baby steps. Cycle in one day, use the train on the way home. I've got similar journey and I do the full distance 3-6 times per week out of 10 journeys*

joan

*except I haven't cycled to work since before Easter

 

[davehann]

try doing some big rides
after your first 80 miler the daily 36 round trip will feel like you are just getting warmed up

 

[VamP]

hmm...that'd make it roughly 36 miles round trip - i may give that idea some thought after 6 months or so!

My round trip is 32 miles. Feels very comfortable, and I only started two weeks ago.

Mind you I am a fair weather cyclist so if it's raining I will be driving.


But don't wait 6 months to try it, the weather will just be getting bad then. Test it on a beautiful summer day to get a feel for it.