Just done my 1st commute

[potsy]

Hi all just done the commute for the 1st time since getting my bike 2 weeks ago 18 mile round trip really enjoyed it,considering I'm quite unfit and a couple of stone overweight am well pleased to have done it in 45 mins each way. worst part was getting up at 4-15 am for a 6 am start
Hopefully can do this 2 or 3 times a week now and get fit and slim

 

[HLaB]

Well done potsy . I prefer the bike for my journey to work cause I can get a longer lie, the bus takes longer and its times aren't that convenient and goodness knows how long a car would take and then where would I park it.

 

[4F]

Well done. Just take it easy to start and don't over do it.

 

[MacB]

excelent, well done, when you say 6am start is that work or when you start the ride? Cos 1hr 45mins to get ready for a ride is a long time

 

[fossyant]

4:15 get up - extra points for that....

 

[Dayvo]

Good stuff, potsy!

As your fitness improves, and the mornings become lighter earlier, you'll be just itching to get up early for your ride!

 

[hackbike 666]

Congrats pottsy.I almost remember my first commutes in 1981 although it never occurred to me to post it on the interweb at the time.

 

[HJ]

Welcome to the club

 

[stoatsngroats]

Well done from another pre 4am riser! ( I don't cycle commute tho!)

 

[palinurus]

I was lucky with my commute as I started off with only about three miles and gradually moved farther away until I ended up with a commute similar to yours.

Well done! I doubt I would've considered doing 9 miles to work back when I started.

 

[lazyfatgit]

well done. it's amazing how much fitter you'll feel in just a few weeks.

 

[goo_mason]

You've started at just the right time - nothing beats early morning commutes in the sun (which'll be shining on you in a few weeks in the early hours).

There's something magical about sailing along, with the sun shining, the birds twittering and everything seeming new and fresh each day.

 

[ianrauk]

It can only get better... well done

 

[jaynemum5]

hi well done hope you dont hurt to much tommrrow
would like to say watch this space i to will be out moment i get the seat post kit for my trail gator.still looking for a good price for one .
but think as 8 stone to lose it will be much much slower than you