Ok, going to try first commute...

[martin540]

Good luck, I've just started giving it a try too

 

[I like Skol]

I find I feel less tired cycling to work than if I get the bus.

X2 on this point. I feel quite lethargic if I drive to work but cycling wakes me up and for some reason this lasts all day.

 

[Tim Hall]

I used to drag my laptop to and from the office when I cycled in. Then I realised I didn't need to for most of the time, so that lightened the load considerably.

 

[Markymark]

Getting stuff off your back really helps. Not only that I don't like the idea of coming off and hard heavy stuff strapped to me.

 

[Heigue'r]

All the above.Its bloody brilliant.Its really really addictive.Im in the sorry I didnt start sooner camp.As I get fitter Im beating the time it takes for the combined tube/car trip.Saving fortunes on fares and fuel.
Good luck with your first trip.

 

[mustang1]

Good luck I'm sure you'll be fine.

Now about hose long hours at the office. How did that creep up on us? Years ago I recall the working week was 35 hours, and sometimes 40. Nowadays I have a guy bragging about how long he spends at the office and I told him that's nothing to show off about, go home to your kid.

 

[palinurus]

I feel quite lethargic if I drive to work but cycling wakes me up and for some reason this lasts all day.

In my case it lasts until just after lunchtime, but it's still an improvement over the bus.

 

[Cp40Carl]

Well, first commute went really well last week. Actually got to work more quickly than if using car! Will definitely be doing again.

Well, it's now a sunny Saturday morning so back into 'weekend warrior' mode!

 

[RoubaixCube]

Consider kitting your bike up with a pannier rack so you can carry the load in a pannier bag rather then on your back if the overall weight on your shoulders and sweaty back syndrome starts to bother you



(corrected spelling error)

 

[cyberknight]

Consider kitting your bike upon with a pannier rack so you can carry the load in a pannier bag rather then on your back if the overall weight on your shoulders and sweaty back syndrome starts to bother you

And you can get panniers designed for carrying suits etc or take the car once a week with a weeks worth in assuming you have somewhere to keep them ?

As for age , 50 next year with only a 10 mile each way commute but a manual job lifting all day in a hot , noisy car weld shop

 

[Cp40Carl]

I managed to get away with storing my phones and passes and things in my seat bag (just). As wasn't doing as many miles as I would have done on a weekend ride I left the Lycra and cyclewear at home and cycled in a shirt and work shoes. I figured that, as they do this in the norm in Luxembourg I'd leave the 'in the peloton' look for my longer adventures.

Worked a treat. Looking forward to next one. Thanks for all of the words of encouragement and sage advice everyone, it really was appreciated.

 

[Shut Up Legs]

Enjoy - I don't commute by bike everyday but the days I do are the best.

Don't use age as an excuse - I'm early 50s and have a proper hilly commute - great for getting the extra miles and climbing in your legs for those weekend adventures.

I second that: I'm perilously close to turning 50, and have a 36 mile round-trip commute with about 2000 feet climbing, plus I've just returned from the Alps and Pyrenees, having done a huge amount of climbing. You really can get used to anything, if you get enough practice.

 

[Cp40Carl]

Just by way of an update, I've kept it up so far and loving it, despite a flat tyre and some annoying headwinds last week and a guy washing his car this morning who also washed me as I went past.

 

[Heigue'r]

Its highly highly addictive...great isn't it

 

[marshmella]

Just by way of an update, I've kept it up so far and loving it, despite a flat tyre and some annoying headwinds last week and a guy washing his car this morning who also washed me as I went past.

Someone will come along shortly and tell you that headwinds are good training. Well done and keep up the good work