How far do you commute?

[Duck on Wheels]

Nope! Sorry, you don't win. 2.6 miles roundtrip for me. Of course I have to make it longer if at all possible, but 2.6 there and back. I guess since my commute is so short, I win larger thighs since my daily ride isn't as long???

I think mine's 2.375, but I'll have to check again once the snow's gone since they've rerouted the road now. Then too, my average this term would be even lower, since one day a week I'm at a campus only a mile away. But I don't get to even enter the "contest" until the snow is gone and the sand-and-salt cleared away. Should be soon now, what with today's rain.

[newfsmith]

17 miles/28 km round trip for me. Spring to Fall I ususally ride 9/10 of my commutes, Dec to Mar I usually have ridden 6/10. After my osteoporosis diagnosis I decided to not ride if it looked wet, so the end of this Feb I only have 140 mi/224 km on my tripmeter. I'm about to go for my first recreational ride of the year. I like my commute a lot, and really miss it when I do drive.

[lph]

Digression: My "commute" on Friday was a bit unusual.

I took the day off from work to do two things - take care of our cat who had been spayed the day before and was still pretty groggy, and go down to the "traffic station" and take the theory test part of my drivers licence...

Set off midmorning to do the latter. 8 km in unfamiliar territory later a nice young man in a uniform tells me I should have brought my passport with me. Desperate dash home to fetch said passport, and back again. So after biking hard for 24 km in rain and fog alongside heavy traffic I get to sit down and take the picture that will go in my drivers licence. The photo will show me redfaced, wide-eyed and sweaty, in bike clothes, complete with marks in my forehead from the missing lining in the front of my helmet. Which is pretty appropriate, I guess

I did pass

[kellichou]

My commute is 20 mi (32 km) roundtrip.

It takes about an hour for me to ride to work (I have a hybrid, ok?), and about an hour & 15-20 minutes coming home. When I'm almost to work, I get to ride through a gorgeous historic cemetery. It's so beautiful and peaceful, especially at 6:45 in the morning when no one's around.

My commute has got a lot of downhill sections on the way to work, which can make riding chilly yet FAST early in the morning. Coming home there's a couple of challenging hills. I love riding so much, especially in the morning! And riding home gives me a chance to work out some stress of the day, mull over things, and just feel strong and exhilirated! I find myself a much calmer, more centered person at work on days I ride. S'nice.

Although, especially on chilly morning rides, a nice hot shower when I got to work would be absolute heaven (alas, there's no showers at my place of employment). At least I can make some hot oatmeal for brekky!

[susiej]

I think mine's 2.375, but I'll have to check again once the snow's gone since they've rerouted the road now. Then too, my average this term would be even lower, since one day a week I'm at a campus only a mile away. But I don't get to even enter the "contest" until the snow is gone and the sand-and-salt cleared away. Should be soon now, what with today's rain.

I've got y'all "beat": 2 mi round trip to the train station. There is no reason for me not to bike. My plan is to bike to stations further and further down the line this summer, until I'm riding at least 5 miles a day. I've just got to get out of bed and out the door on time.

[CorsairMac]

When I'm almost to work, I get to ride through a gorgeous historic cemetery. It's so beautiful and peaceful, especially at 6:45 in the morning when no one's around.

How do you Know there's no one around?....maybe you just haven't Seen them yet..................

[snowtulip]

My commute is 30-40 miles roundtrip depending on detours I take if I hit rush hour. It's a grind in the morning (I live in the valley and work near the foothills), but piece of cake at the end of the day.

I took a break because of weather as Corsair mentioned, but it's so beautiful out now, you just can't help ridding! I'm also contemplating a few longer routes after work.

[mountainchick]

Tomorrow is my first commuting day! Eeeeek!

[Trek420]

Tomorrow is my first commuting day! Eeeeek!

woo hoo!! Let us know how it goes.

[KristenT]

My commute is 5.25 miles one way, the short route; I've found a route that's a touch over 11 miles one way, and I'll be trying that this week.

I generally like it when it's a bit lighter in the morning than it has been this week (since we've Sprung Forward early), but I'm aiming for 1 to 3 days a week commuting by bike. During the Bike Commute Challenge in September, I'm shooting for 3 to 4 days a week! It's good to have goals!

[mountainchick]

ok, so i didn't quite make it....i couldn't drag myself out of bed at 5...

Monday...Monday...

I'll try again next week...I'm such a weenie

[Juniper]

My commute is 4.8 miles (7.7 km) each way.

I used to walk 1 3/4 miles (2.8 km) to school every day, and gained 20 lb. (9 kg) once I graduated. The length of my commute inspired me to begin biking regularly for the first time in my life.

[RoadRaven]

I commute to work sporadically as it has to fit in with school runs and my partners availiability to help out, and whether or not I am teaching first thing in the morning.

But my commute is 22 km each way... I go from 600m above sea level (home) to just above sea level at work... going home is not only uphill but often into a head wind.

Its interesting to see all the different distances and terrains here

[RoadRaven]

My commute is 4.8 miles (7.7 km) each way.

I used to walk 1 3/4 miles (2.8 km) to school every day, and gained 20 lb. (9 kg) once I graduated. The length of my commute inspired me to begin biking regularly for the first time in my life.

Juniper! I just realised this is your first post!
Welcome to TE... so many of us have stories we can each relate to... so fantatstic that you are biking regularly... I guess you have discovered by now it is a tad addictive???

[Juniper]

Thanks for the welcome, Road Raven! It certainly is! I'm looking at the century riders with admiration and envy.