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double_dd

double_dd

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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 :smile:
 
DCLane

DCLane

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Dewsbury, West Yorkshire
See :thumbsup:

That's why many of us commute by bike.
 
MisterStan

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

Beebo

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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.
 
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jonny jeez

jonny jeez

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Chislehurst, Kent, UK
double_dd said:
Except the bit where I fall asleep at my desk :blush:
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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

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jonny jeez said:
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)
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@double_dd note @jonny jeez's disappointment at not commuting? - that's the buzz we get.
 
Mike!

Mike!

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Location
Suffolk
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

Leaway2

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Manchester (Sale)
Beebo said:
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.
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Ha ha don't fall for that one. Hmm want need a better bike, these shoes could do with upgrading, ad infinitum................:smile:

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.
 
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