how far do you commute?

[soolrider]

3.5 miles. On first moving out of town 2 years ago, I thought it seemed too far .

Now 5-6 miles would be perfect for me, enough for a good workout but not too knackering/sweaty.

Love the route though, wakes me up nicely for work, and a bit of fun trying to beat my PB or have a little "race"

 

[Losidan]

6.5 the direct route and 7.5 by road. Well lucky me as we have showers, changing areas and lockers on both our head office sites.

 

[hackbike 6]

My commute is mainly 7 days at a time.

Mainly prefer 5am starts as the roads are quieter at that time and don't see many RLJers.

Although I do shifts.

 

[TWBNK]

4.5 miles each way, I always need a shower when I get to work which means that I am always fresh, clean and cheerful by the time my oppo gets in to work.

I am on leave at the moment but I called last night in to pick up my payslip, my mate said to me 'bloody hell, how far have you ridden tonight?'

My excuse is that it may only be 4 1/2 miles but it is uphill.
Sometimes I extend my ride up to 10 or 12 miles each way and I have to say that there are more and more places I would be comfortable to ride to as I get fitter through it.

 

[PatrickPending]

theres no option for me at 25 miles each way

 

[martynjc1977]

18 miles each way, and we have changing and shower facilities thankfully as i sweat like hell. sometimes i can get my kit washed as well for the ride home but thats dependent on time and how busy the laundry is on the day.

 

[ComedyPilot]

2.5 miles each way. No showers at work, so don't go mad and get sweaty.

 

[Graham1]

21 miles each way we have a shower and i dry my gear in the boiler room on wet days

 

[Absinthe Minded]

just wondered how far ppl commute? i am thinking about it but it is some way, a little over 20 miles in think and i want work to install a shower

My journey's 27 miles each way. I wash in the sink but without actually getting in it...

 

[Ludwig]

It is a very sad and ludicrous state of affairs that people have cycle such long distances to earn a crust. How can these people be in any fit state to do a days work. Have some common sense and move closer to where you work or find a job closer to your home.

 

[Downward]

7 Miles, Then Shower walk 8 minutes to office and proceed to sweat like a pig for 5 minutes until cooling down.

 

[Will1985]

3 miles to work, 10 miles or more back depending on time and condition (the weather and me!).

 

[Graham1]

It is a very sad and ludicrous state of affairs that people have cycle such long distances to earn a crust. How can these people be in any fit state to do a days work. Have some common sense and move closer to where you work or find a job closer to your home.

I cycle because I choose to, to keep fit not because I am hard up I work permanent nights driving a lorry so I need regular exercise, I am very well paid for what I do. I live right out in the countryside and I do not want to move,
So tell me what is sad about it? I have a 3 series BMW and a ford fiesta in my drive I am able to use at anytime but I choose to cycle

 

[mr Mag00]

ludwig needs to change his name to eeyore

 

[ianrauk]

It is a very sad and ludicrous state of affairs that people have cycle such long distances to earn a crust. How can these people be in any fit state to do a days work. Have some common sense and move closer to where you work or find a job closer to your home.

I think you will find that the posters in this thread actually enjoy their cycle commute. I know I certainly do on my 26 mile daily round trip.