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21-07.-2008, 01:40 AM
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Re: I noticed a lot more commuter bikers!
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21-07.-2008, 06:05 AM
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Re: I noticed a lot more commuter bikers!
I my bike ride to work was 50 minutes or less I would be to work every day it won't rain. Maybe that's 14 miles or less.
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21-07.-2008, 12:01 PM
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Re: I noticed a lot more commuter bikers!
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Our shop is selling a lot of fitness and value-oriented road bikes this summer. We can't get enough Trek FXs, Pilots, and Specialized Allezes to satisfy the demand. |
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21-07.-2008, 01:19 PM
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Re: I noticed a lot more commuter bikers!
My ride would take me about 1 hour with several small hills. I have not got the short cuts and safer routes yet. But I was told that my mountain bike would be too difficult to cycle 40km return. The ride in the morning would be refreshing but the ride at 5pm could be 33-35C at times requiring me to go along the highways with bikes and cars speeing at 110km/h. That's why I am still doing my training at 20km each day with 1 rest day. Any suggestions?
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22-07.-2008, 05:31 PM
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Re: I noticed a lot more commuter bikers!
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Not sure what you want us to tell you. You have to decide whether you are comfortable riding with fast car traffic. I regularly do, but on roads that have a nice wide shoulder (about 2 meters wide) that affords me safety. As to your choice of bicycle, obviously a more road-oriented bike will help you go faster and be more comfortable on your commute, but you can easily ride your mtb for a 40km round trip. I would suggest, however, that you a train a bit more and are comfortable riding 40km a day (which is twice what you are riding now) before you attempt commuting that distance. You are setting yourself up for some pain and misery doubling your daily mileage while working.
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22-07.-2008, 07:40 PM
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Re: I noticed a lot more commuter bikers!
I am planning to do 2 sessions of training i.e. 15km at 6am and another 15 km at 5.30pm. I will do this twice a week and gradually increase it to 20km each to mimic my ride to work! You can read the updates at my blog http://cyclingprofessionals.blogspot.com
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22-07.-2008, 08:35 PM
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Once you are comfortable on those distances for two rides a day you will easily handle the 20km one way of your commute. Keep us posted!
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27-07.-2008, 10:37 AM
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Re: I noticed a lot more commuter bikers!
Started to train at night and may continue to do so... as it is cooler (27-30C) than the evenings (33-35C) http://cyclingprofessionals.blogspot.com
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28-07.-2008, 02:52 AM
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Re: I noticed a lot more commuter bikers!
I would bike to school, but class is only about 2 blocks from my dorm.
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30-07.-2008, 04:52 PM
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Re: I noticed a lot more commuter bikers!
Almost got knocked off my bike by a crazy driver who turned left suddenly! Should I get an air-horn to warn these guys?
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01-08.-2008, 12:42 AM
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01-08.-2008, 06:37 AM
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I miss Oxfordshire. Used to live in Abingdon.... |
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03-08.-2008, 05:01 AM
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03-08.-2008, 09:18 AM
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Re: I noticed a lot more commuter bikers!
How do you deal with air pollution? I am trying to get more people to cycle but they say that the air in the city gets to them. http://cyclingprofessionals.blogspot.com
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03-08.-2008, 09:50 AM
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Re: I noticed a lot more commuter bikers!
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With a little investigation, it's usually possible to find a route for the commute that has significantly lower traffic than the main roads. Apparently, those in the know say that makes a significant difference in the pollutants you inhale. As a bonus, the less traveled routes are bound to be more relaxing and maybe more aesthetically pleasing. Also riding earlier in the morning helps as does riding later in the evening (if work schedules allow). Here in Tucson, our air quality is very high, so health concerns re: pollution aren't really there. The only time there seems to be an issue is when you're behind a POS car or truck that belches black smoke. If I lived in Beijing, I'd consider buying and using an SCBA: 
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