Rebooting your Commute

[mcshroom]

I get a few of these 'How To' guides emailed through from Cyclescheme after getting my tourer. This one is pretty well written, and I as someone who is trying to get back into the habit of commuting I thought it was pretty timely as well.

http://www.cyclescheme.co.uk/community/how-to/how-to-reboot-your-commute

 

[helston90]

There are two things I think that have slowed up my commuting- I hit my cycle target last year- 3000 miles in a year (I know it's not much for some) but afterwards I sat back with an air of contempt and felt a lack of motivation to try to reach my new target once the new year came around.
Also I read somewhere January had 23 days of rain- not exactly encouraging. Got back on it today though- hope the sun holds out.

 

[Easytigers]

There are two things I think that have slowed up my commuting- I hit my cycle target last year- 3000 miles in a year (I know it's not much for some) but afterwards I sat back with an air of contempt and felt a lack of motivation to try to reach my new target once the new year came around.
Also I read somewhere January had 23 days of rain- not exactly encouraging. Got back on it today though- hope the sun holds out.

I'm in exactly the same position - washed out in more ways than one

 

[spen666]

Just MTFU

 

[Blurb]

Don't think, Do!

If it's piddling down and blowing a gale, just put on the most appropriate gear you have. Shake your fist at the heavens, and go!!

And remember, smile at your fellow commuters as they look in awe/amazement/disbelief/envy at the cycle commuting god that you surely are.

 

[wiggydiggy]

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lol

same here

 

[mcshroom]

It worked this morning

 

[wiggydiggy]

I'll try again later.....

Have I rebooted my commute? Well 6 months into my new one after moving I know which is the best way, and which roads to avoids at certain times. Still whittling down the time spent on it with little shortcuts or a better route,

 

[Smurfy]

There are two things I think that have slowed up my commuting- I hit my cycle target last year- 3000 miles in a year (I know it's not much for some) but afterwards I sat back with an air of contempt and felt a lack of motivation to try to reach my new target once the new year came around.
Also I read somewhere January had 23 days of rain- not exactly encouraging. Got back on it today though- hope the sun holds out.

I don't have any mileage targets. However, not cycling would either
1. Take an age to walk
2. Cost me a lot on fuel and parking
3. Cost me on bus fares and a lot of time standing around waiting for buses

Cycling is a no-brainer for me, and my commuter bike has already paid for itself and saved me lots of time.

 

[Kookas]

I've no mileage targets either, as I'll hit 3000 miles simply by commuting everyday. I think a target would take the fun out of it.

 

[GrumpyGregry]

I need to find a better way to resist the triple temptations of a boss who drives past my front door, the in-car meetings are useful, a son-in-love who drives from my front door, and a railway station 100m from the front door.