how far do you commute?

how many miles in one direction is your commute?

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soolrider

New Member
Location
Cambridge-ish
3.5 miles. On first moving out of town 2 years ago, I thought it seemed too far :eek:.

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" :biggrin:
 

Losidan

New Member
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.
 

TWBNK

Well-Known Member
Location
Wirral
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.
 

martynjc1977

Veteran
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.
 
mr Mag00 said:
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 :smile:
My journey's 27 miles each way. I wash in the sink but without actually getting in it...
 

Ludwig

Hopeless romantic
Location
Lissingdown
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.
 
Ludwig said:
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
 

ianrauk

Tattooed Beat Messiah
Location
Rides Ti2
Ludwig said:
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.
 
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