addictfreak
Guru
- Location
- Boldon, Tyne and Wear
I live 3 miles away from my work place, but I have a few routes I use. So my commute is usually between 10 and 18 miles (one way).
Not happy :(
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I live 3 miles away from my work place, but I have a few routes I use. So my commute is usually between 10 and 18 miles (one way).
Supersuperleeds
Legendary Member
- Location
- Leicester
You have the perfect scenario, if you need to get home / work quickly go the direct route. If you have the time extend the commute. Warning though, extending the commute becomes addictive. With this lovely weather I have extended an already extended, extended morning commute.
Shut Up Legs
Down Under Member
I did that a few years ago. Got bored with my 8km 1-way commute, so moved further from work to make it 27km. It helps that I'm renting, though, as it gives me the flexibility to move if I wish.
Well the title isnt entirely true.
Ive got myself a new job that starts at the end of August. Only problem is it cuts my commute down by 8 miles
Insted of doing the 10 miles to work from August it will only be 2..
I try and do around 40-60 miles (2/3 days) on the bike at the moment but thats going to change
gutted...
(but also happy I have a new job)
more time in bed....jobs a good un
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jamin100
Guru
- Location
- Birmingham
Never really thought of it like that...
Frood42
I know where my towel is
- Location
- Magrathea, Horsehead Nebula
Plan a longer route!
I now only work four miles from home, which is great on those days where I am properly knackered and the weather is appaling, but that does not stop me.
I now do 200 miles a week, or 44 miles a day 5 days a week on my commute.
I go the long way in and can enjoy some nice country roads before I hit the traffic near the office, and it is great, especially with this nice weather we are having at the moment.
The short 4 miles is on bigger faster roads with 2 (to 3) lanes of fast moving traffic, so I do not take it too often.
I now only work four miles from home, which is great on those days where I am properly knackered and the weather is appaling, but that does not stop me.
I now do 200 miles a week, or 44 miles a day 5 days a week on my commute.
I go the long way in and can enjoy some nice country roads before I hit the traffic near the office, and it is great, especially with this nice weather we are having at the moment.
The short 4 miles is on bigger faster roads with 2 (to 3) lanes of fast moving traffic, so I do not take it too often.
ComedyPilot
Secret Lemonade Drinker
- Location
- The Kingdom of Yorkshire
My commute is 2.5 miles in a morning and 20 miles back on a night.
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jamin100
Guru
- Location
- Birmingham
I can't drag myself out of bed earlier to extend my 4 miles commute in the morning but I try to at least double it on the way home
Yeh I think this will be my problem, getting my ass outta bed is always hard to do
Hip Priest
Veteran
It's a blessing! You can plan a 10 mile commute as before, but then if the weather is awful, or you're feeling ill / tired, you can do the 1.8 miles. Having said that, my commute is 5 miles each way, and I never add miles on.
