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The name pretty much implies the connection to this thread..... The commute varies between 30+- 40+, depending on weather and route. I've got the distinct pleasure of having the majority of the ride parelleling some of the most picturesque landscape in Ct, so on beautiful days the longer the better.
Last year was really the first year, doing it on my road bike; but combination of back pack and road bike posture was too much. Not to mention the first "ding" from some boob at the bike rack, sent me over the edge! So invested a few bucks in a nice commuter bike (Specialized Globe City) with racks and self generating lights. It's already paid for itself; rather than paying for gas, parking.
Spread the good word- CT (and Hartford area) slowly becoming a bike friendly community-YEAH!
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I commute 18 miles one way, then I take the bus home, but that's another 4 miles from my job, so grand total of 22 miles. Ride in takes about 1.5 hours, because of traffic lights, stop signs, and hills. I do this 2 or 3 times a week in season (not when it gets cold or the days are short, since I hate biking in the semi-dark...) I love love love the ride in, much of it in the countryside with little traffic-- I've seen deer, pheasants, grouse, and all manner of small wildlife on my commute, I listen to the birds, I used to listen to my iPod but I sort of got away from that, just like to think & enjoy the ride. I wear bike clothes because I get all sweaty but fortunately there's a shower at my workplace.
I plan to take early retirement next year and work at home. The only downside to that, I see, is that I won't be able to commute to work!
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My idea of Hybrid commuting (drive to bus station, ride from drop off to work) was squashed when I found the bus going my way was not equipped with a bike rack. We noticed they are about open the extension of the best road to both mine and my husband's work. It will be about 20 miles but I may be able to do it with DH, an added plus. We go in early, so traffic is not a big issue. It will be nice when the days are shorter to have a guaranteed work out. We are looking into joining the gym near my work so I can shower and have a rainy day/cold weather workout option. He works outside so no one will notice a little extra sweat, must be nice!
