Cyclists - how far do you commute to work?

[SexyGreyFox]

I'm old(ish), I still call it road tax

I'm 61 and always known it as Vehicle Tax or VED

 

[DaleTheWhale]

6 miles each way, so 11 miles wouldn't be too bad once you've done a week or 2 of it. Especially if you ride on weekends as well.

 

[sniperone]

17 mile round trip daily up some pretty step hills and 3 miles through a nature reserve . Love it though keeps me in shape .

 

[physichull]

8 miles each way. Takes about half an hour depending on traffic. I try and do it most days, even with bad weather but I never cycle when its frosty or icy. That's just plain foolish.

 

[JonnyT]

Strictly a Spring-Autumn cyclist, but when I do, it is 17.4 miles each way (34.2 miles round trip). It is in Cambridgeshire, so there are no hills to speak of, and I am blessed with a brilliant off-road tarmac'ed cycle way which runs alongside the (infamous) Cambridgeshire Guided Bus Rout from St Ives (Cambs) to Cambridge, which covers most of the route. On my hybrid (fatter, semi-treaded tyres, not a eBike) I can do it in close to an hour when the wind allows (assists with a tail wind, or is absent!) and I really do enjoy it and get into it during the warmer, lighter months.

 

[Bear]

They should have insurance too. In busy built up places like central London, they can be just as dangerous to pedestrians as cars.

A lot of us do have insurance. As most club cyclists often require British Cycling membership which is about £40 it covers you for third party liability insurance as well as gives you discounts etc. so its a no brainer really (Im not a club cyclist but do have British Cycling membership)

 

[moon man]

When I lived in West Yorkshire I worked on the canal side in Elland and found a cycle path and canal side route from Heckmondwike then just roads in early hours of morning on way back 27 miles ish

 

[FortuitousFluke]

I used to do 12, then an hour on the train, then another 3 each way. Prior to that it was 8 each way. I reckon 11 with no other legs would be a dream for me these days!

 

[bimbleuk]

~20 miles each way 3 times a week but that can vary as the shorter route is the busiest and the longer routes are down country lanes so much more pleasant in summer. I have showers at work though and an area to dry my clothes so that's a huge advantage as I can do the ride in just under an hour and not worry about being a smelly mess the rest of the day

Plus I have a set of clothes at work to change into so I carry only bits I need to keep protected or make repairs on route. That doesn't happen so often now I've changed my wheels, tubes and tyres to find a more resistant combo.

My "night" kit consists of a Torch T2 helmet (front and back light panels) plus 2 rear lights and a bright front LED with large battery pack (shrouded to stop dazzling). I start early to work.

Basically I have a section in my kitchen with a clothes rack and bins just for my cycling kit! Oh and a cycle repair stand to make regular serving easy.

I used to save ~£400 a year in diesel but not so much now I'm driving an EV.

 

[grudas]

used to do 10-15 miles each way for 4 years straight

no problems, literally went from no cycling to cycling 5 days a week, the first couple of weeks were painful but after that I got used to it and had no issues.

e.g. of one of my old commutes..

 

[Begbie]

I had a colleague back in 2003 who started to cycle to work to get fitter.

2 weeks in he got knocked off and broke his arm and ankle I kid you not. Don’t think he ended up feeling much fitter.

Guy at work got his hip and femur broken. Bed bound for months.

Now back cycling, 6 months(ish) later.

 

[Shadowness]

About 15 miles each way for me (the most direct route).

In nicer weather I normally extend that to 20-30 miles, depending on what training I have at the weekend.

 

[robfosters]

used to do 10-15 miles each way for 4 years straight

no problems, literally went from no cycling to cycling 5 days a week, the first couple of weeks were painful but after that I got used to it and had no issues.

e.g. of one of my old commutes..

Can’t you give us an idea of where this is from and to?

 

[platinum87]

used to do 10-15 miles each way for 4 years straight

no problems, literally went from no cycling to cycling 5 days a week, the first couple of weeks were painful but after that I got used to it and had no issues.

e.g. of one of my old commutes..

Good cycling.

Makes me want to fix my bike, used to do 8 miles through central London each way for like almost 4 years.

Our paths cross at marble arch.

 

[randomshenans]

10km each way. 18 min on a great day with no traffic.

 

[grudas]

Can’t you give us an idea of where this is from and to?

this was near paddington station to Thornton heath station

mostly this route -;

https://www.google.co.uk/maps/dir/P...10e50cb6f!2m2!1d-0.099609!2d51.398655!3e0!5i2

 

[[FnG]magnolia]

used to do 10-15 miles each way for 4 years straight

no problems, literally went from no cycling to cycling 5 days a week, the first couple of weeks were painful but after that I got used to it and had no issues.

e.g. of one of my old commutes..

This is a pro-click, folks.

 

[grudas]

Good cycling.

Makes me want to fix my bike, used to do 8 miles through central London each way for like almost 4 years.

Our paths cross at marble arch.

thanks!

I kinda miss it and kinda don't, had some great rides, made some great friends etc.. want to get back on the bike but for fun rather than commuting.

 

[TallPaul_S]

There's no way I'd commute by bicycle in London. Motorbike, yes. Cycle, no chance.

 

[Ranger07]

I do 20 miles each way, it's tough to begin with but your body adapts quickly, I'm now skinny and can eat pretty much whatever I want, feel fit and get sick less often.

For me it has been win win.