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Hi everyone, just thought I would start this thread.
I have been commuting to the same place of work for 12years now, on a regular basis. It is 25km from home to work, so 50km each day.
In the morning I have a choice of routes to take, I usually ride one route in Summer and the other when it is darker of a morning, because of street lamps. Both routes take me around a lake, on one side there is the sea- with its lovely sunrises, the other way is closer to the mountains, which has its own beauty.
I leave home at 5.30am so the traffic is fairly light either way, but coming home is the opposite. Medium to heavy traffic, but I love 'traffic jammin' ie trying to keep up with the cars between lights or just holding my position on the road. Afternoon rides mean speed- which I love! ;D
In the mornings most drivers come to recognise me and give me plenty of room, so riding at a regular time pays off.
I also have come to realise that by doing the right thing- hand signals, making eye contact, pointing my direction on roundabouts and riding in a straight line earn me respect on the road.
Well thats all for now, I could add heaps more but,thats for another day. So if you are thinking about commuting - well give it a go. Anything I can help you with just ask.
Regards, sillystorm.
I have been commuting to the same place of work for 12years now, on a regular basis. It is 25km from home to work, so 50km each day.
In the morning I have a choice of routes to take, I usually ride one route in Summer and the other when it is darker of a morning, because of street lamps. Both routes take me around a lake, on one side there is the sea- with its lovely sunrises, the other way is closer to the mountains, which has its own beauty.
I leave home at 5.30am so the traffic is fairly light either way, but coming home is the opposite. Medium to heavy traffic, but I love 'traffic jammin' ie trying to keep up with the cars between lights or just holding my position on the road. Afternoon rides mean speed- which I love! ;D
In the mornings most drivers come to recognise me and give me plenty of room, so riding at a regular time pays off.
I also have come to realise that by doing the right thing- hand signals, making eye contact, pointing my direction on roundabouts and riding in a straight line earn me respect on the road.
Well thats all for now, I could add heaps more but,thats for another day. So if you are thinking about commuting - well give it a go. Anything I can help you with just ask.
Regards, sillystorm.