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2008-06-17 1:52 PM

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So, I've been talking about doing a bike commute to work for about 3 months now. Tonight, is the night, of nights. I'm going to trek the 25mi home and then 25 mi back tomorrow morning. It's strange. I'm usually not anxious about a 25 mi bike ride, but I am right now. Anyways wish me luck. I'm wearing the bright yellow U.S. Army jersey. I usually get the most respect (distance from passing cars) with it. Hopefully I won't become a hood ornament.

2008-06-17 1:59 PM
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Be safe! Let us know how it goes.
2008-06-17 2:11 PM
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I would love to commute to work so good for you, and that is a solid commute.

I unfortunatly (down here in SC) would show up as a giant ball of sweat in a suit. Not to mention bikes are not allowed on the bridge on the way to work, so my 7 mile drive is really a 35 mile bike ride.
2008-06-17 2:21 PM
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charleston - 2008-06-17 3:11 PM

I would love to commute to work so good for you, and that is a solid commute.

I unfortunatly (down here in SC) would show up as a giant ball of sweat in a suit. Not to mention bikes are not allowed on the bridge on the way to work, so my 7 mile drive is really a 35 mile bike ride.


It's Plenty warm up here too. Don't worry. I got a membership at the University Rec Center. Going to get a good shower in before starting work.
2008-06-17 2:44 PM
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2008-06-18 10:22 AM
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For those who care.....

I've completed the 50mi round trip. The 25mi ride home last night took about 1:28 (17mph) and was awesome. The 25mi back to work this morning took 1:36 (15.7mph) and was a little more work. All cars gave ample room while passing.I will do it again. I'm not sure If I am (or even my legs) up to do this much more than once a week. We'll see how I feel after a month or so.

2008-06-18 10:46 AM
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I rode in this morning about 13 miles each way, and when I was getting close I was looking for ways to add some miles.

I've been getting lots of questions from colleague's about the commute and with gas at $4 bucks, I think more and more people are considering it as a means to save $$$ and tune up at the same time.

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2008-06-18 8:23 PM
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Thats one way of sticking up the oil companys A--, wish I had a route I could ride to work,,,,
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2008-06-19 8:39 AM
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charleston - 2008-06-17 3:11 PM

so my 7 mile drive is really a 35 mile bike ride.


Yeah, so its just an extra 3 -4 hours on the bike.

the bridge doesn't have a side walk?

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2008-06-19 8:40 AM
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TROGDOR - 2008-06-18 11:22 AM

For those who care.....

I've completed the 50mi round trip. The 25mi ride home last night took about 1:28 (17mph) and was awesome. The 25mi back to work this morning took 1:36 (15.7mph) and was a little more work. All cars gave ample room while passing.I will do it again. I'm not sure If I am (or even my legs) up to do this much more than once a week. We'll see how I feel after a month or so.


Cool, hope it works for you.

Kevin

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