Commuting to work by bike
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Jan 2023
3:57pm, 9 Jan 2023
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DeeGee
Is a 15 mile each-way bike commute within the realms of possibility, or am I just deluding myself? And even if it is a feasible distance, am I going to want to do it on Lincolnshire's lousy A road network? But what's the alternative if I don't want to buy a new car? |
Jan 2023
5:00pm, 9 Jan 2023
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Lizzie Whizz
E-bike
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Jan 2023
5:07pm, 9 Jan 2023
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PK
Can't comment on Lincolnshire roads, but it is feasible......depending on level of fitness. Need a well maintained bike, and some basic repair supplies, but other than that, no reason not to. Would be good for you, that's for sure. 😁 Would there be no cycle network to even take some of the roads out the equation? |
Jan 2023
5:12pm, 9 Jan 2023
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3M
It'll certainly keep you fit. I would have thought the Lincolnshire roads would encourage you to cycle as fast as you can, too! They scare me a bit when I have to drive along them. You're looking at about an hour each way at least, though, aren't you? How valuable is your time (to you, if not to your employer)? |
Jan 2023
5:17pm, 9 Jan 2023
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jda
I did 11m quite easily each way, 15 on flat roads is probably manageable but it's quite wearing doing that much twice a day 5 days a week. e-bike won't be much use as you'll presumably be over the cut-out limit (15mph) most of the time anyway. Motorbike? Or just a second-hand car, doesn't have to be new ![]() |
Jan 2023
5:20pm, 9 Jan 2023
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3M
Or one of these.... https://www.squadmobility.com/# (found on the Electric Car Thread - at fetcheveryone.com/forum/electric-car-anyone-61481/ ) You might need to recharge it from the mains looking at the solar panel's capability! |
Jan 2023
6:08pm, 9 Jan 2023
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Gymfreak
Deegee it's manageable. I did 18 miles each way for years every day, in fact I even used to extend the morning one quite often to about 25 miles as I enjoyed being out early so much! Depends on the roads though obviously! |
Jan 2023
6:10pm, 9 Jan 2023
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MudMeanderer
What are you looking at carrying? If it's just you and a change of clothes it may not be too bad. If you're having to carry more stuff (e.g. laptop, lunch) the extra weight can be surprisingly sapping. I can't comment on the particular roads, but something else to consider is how stop-start the route is. My commute is only 10k, but about 20 sets of lights/junctions adds its toll. As for the alternative, I don't know the geography, but could a folder and a train/bus help? |
Jan 2023
6:16pm, 9 Jan 2023
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Yorkshire Pie
It also depends on what other training you do. As your main exercise during the week it's doable, adding it on top of a training plan could mean it's too much unless you manage things quite carefully - that's the main reason I only commute to work by bike once per week these days.
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Jan 2023
9:01pm, 9 Jan 2023
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DeeGee
Change of clothes and a sandwich would be the sum total of the luggage. It's a choice of two, two digit A-Roads, single carriageway, National Speed Limit, without much cycle infrastructure along the way, so I suspect I'd have to have the racer out. I'm not averse to a one hour commute, I currently regularly walk to my current office, but the new one is that much further away that on foot won't be an option. (The wife and I have one car between us, we currently work at the same place. She won't be able to do the car commute, she has a lot more cargo to carry. I don't want a second car.) Alternatively, I'm looking at an e-moped for probably a 40 minute commute. Just need one with sufficient range for the speed. |
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