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I do just a pedal cycle never driven so cycled to and from work for many years! Not that far about 20 mins each way! I do enjoy it! The roads are completely clear at 3 30 in morning when I set of but bit different on way home x |
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"I work from home but my wife cycles to work regularly (3-4 miles).
She says she's never seen another woman cycling, only men."
I worked with a woman that has been cycling to work for years but you were tight that you don't see many. |
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"I work from home but my wife cycles to work regularly (3-4 miles).
She says she's never seen another woman cycling, only men.
I worked with a woman that has been cycling to work for years but you were tight that you don't see many. "
We were talking about it the other day. Weird that it's mostly men.
Then again everyone she works with thinks she's nuts cycling to work, especially in winter. |
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About 7 years ago I did for a bit which was 5 miles each way. Had an absolutely rubbish bike with only like 2 gears haha
There was one big part which was cycle friendly but actually in the city centre it was so stressful and not so friendly for bikes. I think it's changed a bit now. But I ended up losing the bike
I don't generally enjoy cycling but actually it was good way to keep fit  |
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I would love to, but I worked out the route and is about 2 1/2 hours so that is a no, but if I get the chance I do it on the weekend. It’s a great workout for the thighs. And I am only on a single speed so less hassle. |
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I do a 13 mile each way commute once or twice a week in the summer. It's nice as the cycle path goes along the river so I see lots of wildlife along the way. Downside is that it can be windy, and it is always a headwind! |
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"Tried it once, nearly died 
Don't you work from home???  
She might have a really long garden path, leading to her WFH shed "
God i wish I had a wfh shed! |
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"Tried it once, nearly died
Don't you work from home???
She might have a really long garden path, leading to her WFH shed
God i wish I had a wfh shed! "
One wfh shed granted |
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On and off. When I first started my apprenticeship I cycled 15 miles each way for work when I want in college until I learnt to drive but used to do it occasionally afterwards if the weather was nice. More recently I used to work 40 miles away so would sometimes get a train part way and cycle the rest (about 12 miles) coming home I'd either just do the 12 miles or sometimes to a further station or even the full journey. If I was feeling really energetic I'd throw in the Bwlch, a 500 meter climb on the way home. I now work from home unless I'm visiting customers so my only cycling is for leisure. Did a quick 20 miles this afternoon. |
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I do, but it's only 20 minutes each way using scenic canal routes, or 10 minutes smashing straight across parks, carparks, roads, bridges and down stairs a few times or blazing through the town centre.
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About once a week, either 10 miles on busy roads (if I leave late) or 14 miles along canals.
Here's a sentence you might not be expecting...
The wildlife in Smethwick is fabulous. A heron sometimes flies alongside me, I've also seen kingfishers and foxes if I leave home early |
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I used to. 15ish each way on the ebike.
Problem was, I couldn’t just relax and enjoy the assist. I just had to thrash the life out of it.
Before that I used a hybrid on the same hilly, mostly off-road route.
Nowadays I just stagger to the sofa with a brew. |
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Luv'd cycling to work (pedal bike not E-bike). Always making sure to wear helmet since engaged in very heavy traffic in city. Enjoyed getting into work early, time to shower, change and feeling fit and healthy.  |
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"Who commutes to work by bicycle and how far do you travel?
Ive just started cycling to work recently I do 12 miles each way on my ebike and really enjoy it"
My commute is 10 miles each way, and I've been cycling 3 days a week for the past 20 years. When the weather is really nice I will take a longer route, especially on the way home.
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"I used to do it, 12miles a day for
a few years but I was forced to give up by docs, my knees couldn't take it anymore
Loved cycling."
A good ebike is designed to give assistance with pedling. |
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"A good ebike is designed to give assistance with pedling."
They vary quite a bit. Mine is pretty old school but in maximum assist kicks out 250watts alongside my 150watt pootle power.
Apparently we managed a combined 1kW up a hill and eventually snapped the chain |
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By *red333Man 35 weeks ago
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"Who commutes to work by bicycle and how far do you travel?
Ive just started cycling to work recently I do 12 miles each way on my ebike and really enjoy it"
omg your powered bike, I've not owned a powered one but the one where your legs get you there i have, i don't wear lycra though sorry |
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"I do 30 miles daily cycling to work, in all weathers too, and my break blocks only seem to be lasting about 4 weeks at the moment  "
Raining today so I'm WFH, but respect to you. What break blocks are you using? I find Swiss Stop pretty decent but pricey |
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"I do 30 miles daily cycling to work, in all weathers too, and my break blocks only seem to be lasting about 4 weeks at the moment
Raining today so I'm WFH, but respect to you. What break blocks are you using? I find Swiss Stop pretty decent but pricey "
Shimano at the moment |
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"I work from home but my wife cycles to work regularly (3-4 miles).
She says she's never seen another woman cycling, only men."
Woman need to put on or touch up their makeup,lippy etc. Not easy on a bike.. |
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"I work from home but my wife cycles to work regularly (3-4 miles).
She says she's never seen another woman cycling, only men.
Woman need to put on or touch up their makeup,lippy etc. Not easy on a bike.."
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12 miles to work now is lovely.
Back when I was still trying to be a competitive cyclist I used to cover 40 miles to work then back again. Can't imagine doing that again as a commute without it being absolutely necessary |
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By (user no longer on site) 19 weeks ago
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"Roughly 13 miles there and the same back, absolute pleasure during the summer months too and Hyde Park is a joy at 5am
Laps of regents park is better. "
Hyde Park is next to my place of work, will bear it mind though  |
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I do!
7 miles each way on an old Trek roadie.
I love it. Always feel better after cycling.
Being able to just leave when I want is wicked also.
I’ve noticed my fitness has really improved from that regular mileage. Been able to smash through much longer rides on the weekends as a result!  |
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"12 miles to work now is lovely.
Back when I was still trying to be a competitive cyclist I used to cover 40 miles to work then back again. Can't imagine doing that again as a commute without it being absolutely necessary"
That’s a seriously long ride twice a day! You must have been in crazy good shape! |
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By (user no longer on site) 12 weeks ago
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"Who commutes to work by bicycle and how far do you travel?
Ive just started cycling to work recently I do 12 miles each way on my ebike and really enjoy it"
I commute 5 miles each way to work |
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