Quite surprised

[double_dd]

I needed my bike serviced and as I'm often busy at the weekend or wanting to be on the bike I struggle to find time.

So I thought ill commute to work for the first time from my house and get it serviced whilst at work. It's 20 miles with some hills at the start. (Darwen to Manchester centre)

I managed 1hr 18mins which is only 10 mins slower than in the car at rush hour, and 30 mins slower than the train.

So all in all pretty good I thought

 

[DCLane]

See

That's why many of us commute by bike.

 

[MisterStan]

I needed my bike serviced and as I'm often busy at the weekend or wanting to be on the bike I struggle to find time.

So I thought ill commute to work for the first time from my house and get it serviced whilst at work. It's 20 miles with some hills at the start. (Darwen to Manchester centre)

I managed 1hr 18mins which is only 10 mins slower than in the car at rush hour, and 30 mins slower than the train.

So all in all pretty good I thought

Well done. You could easily have that down to 1 hour 10 mins if you kept at it. Probably less in the summer.

 

[Beebo]

start thinking how much money you will save, and it suddenly all clicks into place.
Although 40 miles every day is at he top end of most peoples ability.

 

[jonny jeez]

Nothing stopping you from doing that 3 or 4. Times a week..

Take my word for it.

 

[double_dd]

Nothing stopping you from doing that 3 or 4. Times a week..

Take my word for it.

Except the bit where I fall asleep at my desk

 

[jonny jeez]

Except the bit where I fall asleep at my desk

You'll be surprised.

After a week or two you will find yourself feeling more tired if you don't ride. Just to put your mind at rest, my commute (I'm 6'.2 , with a big build) is circa 19-22 miles each way.

I plan to ride 4 days this week (Thursday is off unfortunately)

 

[MisterStan]

You'll be surprised.

After a week or two you will find yourself feeling more tired if you don't ride. Just to put your mind at rest, my commute (I'm 6'.2 , with a big build) is circa 19-22 miles each way.

I plan to ride 4 days this week (Thursday is off unfortunately)

@double_dd note @jonny jeez's disappointment at not commuting? - that's the buzz we get.

 

[Mike!]

My commute is only 5 miles (quickest route) but I'm now a full 9-10 mins faster than my first attempt at it!

 

[Leaway2]

start thinking how much money you will save, and it suddenly all clicks into place.
Although 40 miles every day is at he top end of most peoples ability.

Ha ha don't fall for that one. Hmm want need a better bike, these shoes could do with upgrading, ad infinitum................

Seriously though, it is a great time of year to start. Not too cold,hot,wet. 40 miles would be too much for an old timer like me but good on you.

 

[400bhp]

It's downhill to Manc

 

[JoeyB]

I'm jealous of you chaps with decent length commutes. I don't even get to stretch my legs at 3k each way lol...

 

[MisterStan]

I'm jealous of you chaps with decent length commutes. I don't even get to stretch my legs at 3k each way lol...

Nothing is stopping you from extending your commute. Apart from you.

 

[JoeyB]

Nothing is stopping you from extending your commute. Apart from you.

I guess you are right, Daddy Pig.

 

[uclown2002]

I'm jealous of you chaps with decent length commutes. I don't even get to stretch my legs at 3k each way lol...

Extend your commute. I live 2 miles from work but do a 40-50 mile round commute.