Comments on: Insanely long bike commute http://www.commutebybike.com/2008/04/04/insanely-long-bike-commute/ Tips, Hints, Reviews and Safety for Bike Commuters Sat, 11 Feb 2012 19:00:59 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Emily http://www.commutebybike.com/2008/04/04/insanely-long-bike-commute/comment-page-1/#comment-757326 Emily Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:49:35 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2008/04/04/insanely-long-bike-commute/#comment-757326 I used to ride a fixie (Bianchi Pista) 13 miles each way. Took about an hour each way, mostly because of traffic and lights. The ride home always took longer; I could get to work in 50 minutes usually. Who needs gears! ;) I used to ride a fixie (Bianchi Pista) 13 miles each way. Took about an hour each way, mostly because of traffic and lights. The ride home always took longer; I could get to work in 50 minutes usually. Who needs gears! ;)

]]> By: Charlie http://www.commutebybike.com/2008/04/04/insanely-long-bike-commute/comment-page-1/#comment-736539 Charlie Sun, 22 Jan 2012 05:04:51 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2008/04/04/insanely-long-bike-commute/#comment-736539 Brett - I'm in south Jersey too - but not near the shore - anyway keep it going buddy - I love that you're trying different bikes - I'm thinking I might have to get my old mountain bike out if the roads get too bad for the hybrid I normally commute on - I have to admit I can't wait for spring - but then again the winter rides are a new thing and a new challenge - let us know how you make out Brett – I’m in south Jersey too – but not near the shore – anyway keep it going buddy – I love that you’re trying different bikes – I’m thinking I might have to get my old mountain bike out if the roads get too bad for the hybrid I normally commute on – I have to admit I can’t wait for spring – but then again the winter rides are a new thing and a new challenge – let us know how you make out

]]> By: Charlie http://www.commutebybike.com/2008/04/04/insanely-long-bike-commute/comment-page-1/#comment-736532 Charlie Sun, 22 Jan 2012 04:57:56 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2008/04/04/insanely-long-bike-commute/#comment-736532 Burdman - Amen to the traffic thing - I had to drive to work yesterday - first time in about 2 months - what a drag - got snow today and monday might be tough - but I'm looking forward to it - a new challenge everyday - good luck my friend Burdman – Amen to the traffic thing – I had to drive to work yesterday – first time in about 2 months – what a drag – got snow today and monday might be tough – but I’m looking forward to it – a new challenge everyday – good luck my friend

]]> By: Charlie http://www.commutebybike.com/2008/04/04/insanely-long-bike-commute/comment-page-1/#comment-736525 Charlie Sun, 22 Jan 2012 04:53:58 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2008/04/04/insanely-long-bike-commute/#comment-736525 It's a great story - and that's a long commute - this is my first winter of trying to commute here in NJ and its a challenge - riding to and from the train station in dark and cold- but I'm learning as I go - good luck to you - keep it up - I get inspiration from people like you It’s a great story – and that’s a long commute – this is my first winter of trying to commute here in NJ and its a challenge – riding to and from the train station in dark and cold- but I’m learning as I go – good luck to you – keep it up – I get inspiration from people like you

]]> By: Brett http://www.commutebybike.com/2008/04/04/insanely-long-bike-commute/comment-page-1/#comment-537183 Brett Fri, 04 Nov 2011 22:08:43 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2008/04/04/insanely-long-bike-commute/#comment-537183 I live in southern NJ (right outside of Atlantic City) and commute 5.8 miles round trip to work each day on my 26" BMX cruiser (SE OM Flyer). The route is relatively flat and it's a lot of fun! It's the same route I used to take to grade school so it's a bit nostalgic. It takes me about 15-18 minutes each way which gives me just enough time to get 3 or 4 songs in (my pace is relatively "relaxed"). I really look forward to my commute as it gives me some quiet time. I recently bought a fixed gear bike and effortlessly brought my commute time down to a little under 13 minutes. I am now switching back and forth between my two bikes depending on how I feel (and which one doesn't have a flat tire). I live in southern NJ (right outside of Atlantic City) and commute 5.8 miles round trip to work each day on my 26″ BMX cruiser (SE OM Flyer). The route is relatively flat and it’s a lot of fun! It’s the same route I used to take to grade school so it’s a bit nostalgic. It takes me about 15-18 minutes each way which gives me just enough time to get 3 or 4 songs in (my pace is relatively “relaxed”). I really look forward to my commute as it gives me some quiet time.

I recently bought a fixed gear bike and effortlessly brought my commute time down to a little under 13 minutes. I am now switching back and forth between my two bikes depending on how I feel (and which one doesn’t have a flat tire).

]]> By: Burdman http://www.commutebybike.com/2008/04/04/insanely-long-bike-commute/comment-page-1/#comment-514357 Burdman Sat, 22 Oct 2011 18:16:09 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2008/04/04/insanely-long-bike-commute/#comment-514357 I ride 12 miles to the train station in San Bernardino. Take the train down to LA Union. Hop on another train up to Northridge. And then bike another 2 miles to Cal State Northridge for work. Takes about 1.5 hours, but its better then sitting in traffic for 2! I ride 12 miles to the train station in San Bernardino. Take the train down to LA Union. Hop on another train up to Northridge. And then bike another 2 miles to Cal State Northridge for work. Takes about 1.5 hours, but its better then sitting in traffic for 2!

]]> By: David Mckee http://www.commutebybike.com/2008/04/04/insanely-long-bike-commute/comment-page-1/#comment-457031 David Mckee Mon, 26 Sep 2011 01:32:13 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2008/04/04/insanely-long-bike-commute/#comment-457031 I live in B'ham Alabama and work in the fire service. I just did a trial run commute saturday morning to work (30.8 miles) and home sunday morning (30.8 miles), work schedule 24 hrs on/48 hrs off, shift change at 07:00am so I don't have to ride home the same day. The ride in started at 04:20am and took 1 hour 50 min and was a blast!! I honestly enjoyed the solitude and freedom during the ride.. I started biking during june 2011 while laying off running due to achilles tendon issues so I already had decent fitness to start with. I'm thinking I may do the commute on a semi regular basis. Anyway thats my little story and I really enjoyed both the ride in and the ride home. I live in B’ham Alabama and work in the fire service. I just did a trial run commute saturday morning to work (30.8 miles) and home sunday morning (30.8 miles), work schedule 24 hrs on/48 hrs off, shift change at 07:00am so I don’t have to ride home the same day. The ride in started at 04:20am and took 1 hour 50 min and was a blast!! I honestly enjoyed the solitude and freedom during the ride.. I started biking during june 2011 while laying off running due to achilles tendon issues so I already had decent fitness to start with. I’m thinking I may do the commute on a semi regular basis. Anyway thats my little story and I really enjoyed both the ride in and the ride home.

]]> By: Charlie http://www.commutebybike.com/2008/04/04/insanely-long-bike-commute/comment-page-1/#comment-437368 Charlie Sun, 18 Sep 2011 01:49:49 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2008/04/04/insanely-long-bike-commute/#comment-437368 Hey - thanks for the encouragement - I've done the 35 mile ride home about five times now - and I'm starting to regret any day I don't do at least 20 one the way home - hope this doesn't wear off Hey – thanks for the encouragement – I’ve done the 35 mile ride home about five times now – and I’m starting to regret any day I don’t do at least 20 one the way home – hope this doesn’t wear off

]]> By: Charlie http://www.commutebybike.com/2008/04/04/insanely-long-bike-commute/comment-page-1/#comment-437359 Charlie Sun, 18 Sep 2011 01:46:39 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2008/04/04/insanely-long-bike-commute/#comment-437359 What a cool bike - I think I'm too old for a "fixie" but I sure love the look and simplicity of them - good luck with your commute What a cool bike – I think I’m too old for a “fixie” but I sure love the look and simplicity of them – good luck with your commute

]]> By: todd http://www.commutebybike.com/2008/04/04/insanely-long-bike-commute/comment-page-1/#comment-427555 todd Mon, 12 Sep 2011 03:31:39 +0000 http://commutebybike.com/2008/04/04/insanely-long-bike-commute/#comment-427555 lol....i live in nebraska. Omaha to be exact. We are definately not flat. I think of Omaha as the San Fransisco of the midwest. lol….i live in nebraska. Omaha to be exact. We are definately not flat. I think of Omaha as the San Fransisco of the midwest.

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