Quote Originally Posted by cyclinnewbie View Post
HI there...new joiner here. And I am actually considering a 13 mile one-way commute to work. Am I crazy? My husband commutes 12 miles one-way, and loves it, although he only does it during the spring and summer...washington winters are WAY too cold and rainy to commute that far! I figure I get my cardio done, so won't have to stop by the gym so often; it's a no-lose situation! Or a big lose situation for my thighs...however you want to look at it!
13 miles is definitely doable. Keep in mind that the best bike routes probably are not the same route that you drive. Go explore! Your hubby will likely have lots of experience and good advice to share. It's the ultimate multi-task: work out and get to work at the same time.