My work is about 40 miles from me and I need to keep my job. How long would it take, and is it possible?
2007-03-22 11:27:14 · 5 answers · asked by shaneaemerson 2 in Sports ➔ Cycling
It would take prob about 3-4 hours, so is it pos sure...as long as you have a safe route to ride. I would rec. public transportation if pos., or at least riding bike to closest public transportation. Do you really want to arrive to work all sweaty and smelly? Also, what about imclimate weather days? Hey, maybe someone would be willing to meet you some where and take you to work. My husband got transfered over an hour away, and come to find out, one of or nieghbors, and one of his friends worked in the same vacinity that he was transfered to, along w/ one of his employees, so he often carpooled with someone
2007-03-22 11:40:16 · answer #1 · answered by Jada515 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it's possible. It would probably take 2 1/2-3 hours depending on the amount of hills there are. It will make for a long day If you start work at 8AM, you'll need to leave the house by 5:00 or sooner. And you won't get home until after 8:00 or so if you leave work at 5pm, which raises another issue-- you'll need a good light system if you're going to be riding in the dark a lot. There are a few on the market that will hold a charge long enough for this amount of night riding, but they are very expensive. (Nite Rider Moab has a burn time of 12 hours, but it's over $500 for the system).
You'll also need to carry some basic tools and spare tubes and a patch kit to fix the inevitable flat tires.
2007-03-22 20:19:59 · answer #2 · answered by crazydave 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As others have said, this is possible but would take at least 2 1/2 hrs each way....that is 5 to 6 hours a day on a bike....if you are in good shape you'd be okay but that is a lot. Some alternatives to consider....if you have a friend closer to work, consider riding to her / his house, shower there and get to work with them or via public transit...or leave your car, if you have one, there and drive the last piece....there are other options...drive to work; ride home one day...ride in and drive home the next....or drive, with your bike, half way and ride the rest...ride back that night and pick up car for last piece of commute....you can figure out other options as well....key is to be imaginative, creative and flexible...good luck...
2007-03-22 21:20:07 · answer #3 · answered by dwm1034 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is very possable, but riding both ways would be very time consuming for all but the most dedicated cyclist.
I regularly commute one way to work, 32 miles, over rolling hills.
Takes between 1:50-2:00 depending mostly on wind. Then hitch a ride most of the way home with coworker, ride the last couple miles home.
Does your work place have showers and locker room facilites. Keeping clothes at work will save on having to carry them with you. Also if riding in darkness, be visible, Lights, light colored clothing, reflective markings on bike, clothing and you.
2007-03-23 21:28:47 · answer #4 · answered by Dennis F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its possible but, it would take around 3 hours or so to get there. but its good exercise right
2007-03-22 18:35:49 · answer #5 · answered by sanity789 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋