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27-04.-2008, 02:43 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Central Ohio, USA
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No More commuting for me
Well, it was fun while it lasted. I changed jobs and the distance to the new place far exceeds my ability to commute to work by bicycle. I will still go shopping and run errands with my bike but the daily 22 mile ride is no more.
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27-04.-2008, 11:39 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2006
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Re: No More commuting for me
oddly that was my daily distance, 22.2 miles.
You're really going to hate how you won't be fit unless you actually train. A few cuts above most recreational cyclists-no more. 
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28-04.-2008, 08:38 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Brisbane, Australia
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Re: No More commuting for me
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Sorry to hear you won't be able to cycle. Have you considered throwing the bike in the car and driving to within 30 min ride of work and commuting part of the way by bike? I think transport planners call it 'mixed modal commuting'. It's not for the purist but still gets you some exercise. |
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28-04.-2008, 09:00 PM
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Location: Central Ohio, USA
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Re: No More commuting for me
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I am doing service work again so I will travel from my home to different customer sites. For example, I went on a call Friday to a town called Somerset which is 50 miles from home. Even if my customers were 30 minutes away I still need to carry 100 or so pounds of tools every where I go so a van is what I must use. I am still riding everywhere on the weekends and in the evenings after work and I built a huge trailer to tow behind the bike for grocery shopping so I will get lots of miles in that way.
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30-04.-2008, 10:50 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2007
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Re: No More commuting for me
Thats really sad Ohio. Good luck with the new jon though
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30-04.-2008, 11:15 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Central Ohio, USA
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Re: No More commuting for me
Thanks Johan. The job is great actually. Lots of fun and more money as well. I miss the biking alot though. Over the weekend I finished the grocery trailer I was talking about and then I built a nice singlespeed from a thrift store Raleigh. I rode the single speed all weekend and yesterday evening. I carried a lock and whatever I picked up in a backpack that I got the same day I got the Raleigh. It turned out pretty good so Payday I am going to get new tires from the LBS.
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10-05.-2008, 06:05 PM
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Re: No More commuting for me
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You will regret it, and very badly. The distance to my workplace is 18 miles each way, I'd love to be able to cycle the whole way, but time and practicality makes it impossible, because I work 12 hour shifts. However, I got round that problem, by doing a part commute, i.e., I drive my car to a spot, 11 miles from my work, park it, then cycle the rest of the way there, and vice versa. What's more I love it, oh yes it takes some thought and preparation, making sure I always have a change of clothes etc., available at work , but when it all comes together, it feels just great. If that's a no go, then how about a part commute involving public transport, I'm sure you'll be able to find some sort of combination to suit you. |
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