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  • May 18, 2017 at 7:07 am #27129
    simonmb

    A comment on the recent story about Strava’s ‘Bike to work’ day got me thinking. What is the longest regular commute? I know a guy who rides 55km to work and 55km home every day. Around 500m of climbing in, and 400m out too. But I’ve a feeling there must be longer ‘honest’ commutes. Who knows?

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  • May 20, 2017 at 6:11 am #893407
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    ArneBeswick

    At the moment I’m doing two

    At the moment I’m doing two jobs, one in Warrington usually twice a week is a mainly flat 110km round communte, and the other in Castelton which is four times a week, and although comes in at about 40-60km (depending what route I take) means doing at least Rushup Edge and Winnats pass every day. Adds up to a lot of cycling during a week!

    May 20, 2017 at 12:04 am #893405
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    srchar

    I do 20km each way every day.

    I do 20km each way every day. I wouldn’t fancy doing much more than that; it’s fine when it’s sunny and the kids are off school, but in winter when it’s cold, dark, wet and half of the ride is spent between the kerb and a queue of cars, it’s not much fun.  Still better than riding the Tube though…

    May 19, 2017 at 10:16 pm #893403
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    brooksby

    I feel like a real

    I feel like a real lightweight. Six miles ish in -with hills – then a flatter ten miles home again (different route). Five days per week.

    May 19, 2017 at 8:36 pm #893401
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    kil0ran

    I have the option to do 22

    I have the option to do 22 miles each way if I want, usually drive part of the way and settle on 10-12 miles EW. I’m not the fastest so I’m looking at an easy 3+ hour total commute (there and back) for the 22-miler and just don’t have the time to do that. Fortunate to be able to mix it up in the week depending on the weather and how I feel.

    I do find I arrive really alert and have productive days, particularly after longer commutes. Also do a ride before any work from home days if I can.

    May 19, 2017 at 6:59 pm #893399
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    gmac101

    I only manage 5m each way but

    I only manage 5m each way but I work with a guy who does 22miles each way most days. He starts eating at about 3pm 

    May 19, 2017 at 5:47 pm #893397
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    simonmb
    BehindTheBikesheds wrote:
    Those cycling/walking into work are usually far more alert/ready for work than those choosing to drive in.

    My thoughts of commuting by bike are frustrated by the fact that I usually work at home. However, to mitigate this, three times a week I go for a circular 35km ride, get home, shower, dress, sit at my desk and am certainly more ready for work than if I simply drift downstairs in my pyjamas and switch on the laptop!

    May 19, 2017 at 4:43 pm #893395
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    ianrobo wrote:
    I ride in three times a week, usually 25km to work then between 35-50km on way home depending on my training plan.

    It certainly is the best way possible to get ready for the day after a nice shower.

    Those cycling/walking into work are usually far more alert/ready for work than those choosing to drive in. I hated commuting into London/SE region in the 90s, up to 4 hours total for some journeys involving the M25/north & sth circular etc. it oft led to being not as nice as I could have being (though I was never at locations to make friends, just sort other fuckwits shizzle out)

    Fuck anyone trying to get a brew in early doors, you’re here to work not have a facking tea break as soon as you get in, yeah, commuting by bike has so many advantages over using a motor.

    May 19, 2017 at 3:09 pm #893393
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    ianrobo

    I ride in three times a week,

    I ride in three times a week, usually 25km to work then between 35-50km on way home depending on my training plan.

    It certainly is the best way possible to get ready for the day after a nice shower.

    May 19, 2017 at 3:03 pm #893391
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    Gizzard

    I was doing 35 miles in total

    I was doing 35 miles in total a day, five days a week until the end of March. Only really bumped into any trouble during storm Doris. Getting out and seeing all the wildlife more than compensated for that. Assuming the next place are a bit more reliable on shift times, I’d prefer somewhere further.

    May 19, 2017 at 2:35 pm #893389
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    Anonymous

    My furthest BITD was 7 miles

    My furthest BITD was 7 miles each way followed by 8-10 hours on my feet in temps rarely below 90F. Best time was 19 minutes but back when I was younger/fitter & a fuck ton lighter!

    That was on a Raleigh Record Sprint with dt shifters.lol

    The distance these days would be no problem but doing that and being on the go all day and in those conditions, no thanks!

    There was a guy on the CTC forum last year considering doing a 100 mile round trip journey to work, I suggested that even driving halfway and with the elevation it would be tough going. Hats off to those that go the extra miles but as above unless you’re in a very fortunate set of circumstances, 15 miles each way would surely be nearing the sensible upper limit for all season commuting every single day.

    May 19, 2017 at 1:00 pm #893387
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    tarquin_foxglove

    Worked with a guy that did 30

    Worked with a guy that did 30 miles each way every day.  He used to complain that it wasn’t far enough.

     

    Recently contemplated a house move which would have put mine at c.20. The offputting thing wasn’t the distance but that 80% of it would have been on either unlit rural roads (60 mph limit) or lit A roads (60/70 limit).  Not sure how enjoyable it would be to spend a couple of hours everyday hearing cars racing up behind you waiting for the engine note to change to indicate the driver had seen you & were slowing, well had lifted anyway. 

    May 19, 2017 at 12:41 pm #893385
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    Daveyraveygravey

    I did the 45 mile commute

    I did the 45 mile commute from Steyning to Sutton a couple of times.  Allowed myself 3 hours each way, daunting at first but got a kick out of it (and people’s reactions!) but only once a week, a few week’s apart.

    May 19, 2017 at 12:33 pm #893383
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    crazy-legs

    I do 16 miles each way but

    I do 16 miles each way but not every day. Fortunately I have a variety of routes inc a CX route I use when it’s dry (cos it’s a horrible gritty quagmire in wet weather). Also the option of ride in/train home if needed.

    Used to do an occasional 25-mile each way ride which had the benefit of being mostly on country lanes and lovely. Only worked at that particulr site ocne or twice a week though so it would never have been a daily thing.

    I work with a guy who does an occasional 40 mile commute – he gets the train in then rides home with the prevailing wind.

    May 19, 2017 at 12:09 pm #893381
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    LastBoyScout

    Used to work with a guy who

    Used to work with a guy who lived about 35 miles from the office and occasionally cycled in/home – sometimes, he’d drive in with bike, cycle home and then ride back the next day.

    I could have done about 25 miles of that with him, but put off by having to use some sections of truly horrendous major A roads in rush hour traffic.

    I think anything up to 15 miles/1 hour door-to-door is about right – I used to do 16 miles once a week, but lack of showers and a crap bike (at the time) put me off doing it more.

    May 19, 2017 at 11:15 am #893379
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    simonmb
    londoncommute wrote:
    http://road.cc/content/news/1574-144-mile-commute-it-britains-longest

    He only does (did?) it once a week. Lightweight.

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