FabSwingers.com forum: Cycling to work

By *0MLady69 OP Woman
over a year ago

Londonn

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

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Couldn't do it now but I used to cycle 20 miles each way when I was into triathlon.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I cycle to work 7 miles each way but if I feel I want to will add more to it on the way home.

One bit of advice…helmet cam

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I do 10 miles each way but only once a week, weeekend is leisure cycling probably 40mi

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By *atfighterMan
over a year ago

Aldridge

I used to do 20 miles a day for work but I no longer work. So I do my cycling for no reason at all

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

When I'm working at home(Manchester) I always try to cycle, especially if its in the city. It's actually quicker than getting the bus or driving.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I'm getting tired just reading this.

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By *andyfloss2000Woman
over a year ago

ashford

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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By *MandMMCouple
over a year ago

Welwyn

Only about 6 miles each way. I'm lucky that it's 90% bike path. Leave the big mileage for the weekend

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By *obilebottomMan
over a year ago

All over

"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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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"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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By *etterryseeMan
over a year ago

near Swindon

17-18 miles each way depending on which way I go. 2-3 times a week - free training miles and saves on fuel!!

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By *BootyfulDayWoman
over a year ago

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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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By *orbidden eastMan
over a year ago

london dodging electric bikes

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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By *evonshireboyMan
over a year ago

North Devon

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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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Tried it once, nearly died

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Tried it once, nearly died

Don't you work from home???

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Tried it once, nearly died

Don't you work from home???

Only for 2.5 years of my 30 year year working life

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

"Tried it once, nearly died

Don't you work from home???

She might have a really long garden path, leading to her WFH shed

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"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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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"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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By *erence IIMan
over a year ago

Irrelevant

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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By *eardyBikerMan
over a year ago

nr stonehaven

When I did I was doing 18 miles round trip to one job...20miles to another ..

I'd almost say e bike was cheating a little

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I cycle just over 14 miles a day to and from work and have done for the last 11 years.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I’ve cycled to work for the past 15 years or so and have always loved it. I’d personally go mad if I had to sit in a car most days.

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By *otsossieMan
over a year ago

Chesterfield

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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By *aurus1987Man
over a year ago

York

Been on the bike for about 8 weeks now, roughly takes me 10-15 minutes, depending on weather

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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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By *otsossieMan
over a year ago

Chesterfield

Wot Lana said.

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By *alandNitaCouple
over a year ago

Scunthorpe

"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.

Cal

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By *othicslaveCouple
over a year ago

Norfolk

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.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"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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By *otsossieMan
over a year ago

Chesterfield

"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 *etitesaraTV/TS
over a year ago

rochdale

My commute is a measly two miles, so i use my heavy singlespeed with panniers.

Great town bike, ride every day in any weather, snow isn't a problem although ice can be tricky.

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By *hGlobbitsMan
over a year ago

Leeds

I used to, pre-pandemic. Loved it. Now I live 80 miles away from work, so it's not really feasible.

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By *penguy1978Man
over a year ago

Bristol

60 mile round trip but only do it twice a week depending on weather

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By *arkcrystalMan
over a year ago

Bristol

I cycle to work about 4 miles. Buses are do awful a lot quicker but knackering. I think I maybe getting old.

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By *ntense40Man
over a year ago

Rotherhithe

I go in about once a week. It’s a short 15 mins ride to the City but I love it.

BEST way to start the day!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Aim to cycle into work twice a week weather permitting. It's nice flying past people stuck in traffic and saves me having to pay for parking.

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By *xfordjohnMan
over a year ago

Oxford

I cycled to my last job, about 25 minutes with a hill at each end. Now I'm retired, I cycle everywhere local - much faster than any other means of transport.

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By *inkyRebelMan
over a year ago

Swindon

I enjoy cycling to work.

Is only 2 miles so is light exercise but helps me wake up before hitting the day.

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By *andadbodMan
over a year ago

Liverpool

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

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By *TG3Man
over a year ago

Swanage

"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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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"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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By *moothshaftMan
over a year ago

Coventry

Is an E- bike really cycling?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Is an E- bike really cycling?

Yes

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By *night in armourMan
over a year ago

guilford

Loved cycling to work 40 mile a day until I got knocked off by an uninsured drink driver at 07.00 hours in the morning .

Sticking to my mountain bike off road a lot safer

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By *andadbodMan
over a year ago

Liverpool

"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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By *rDweetNiceMan
over a year ago

LONDON

Cycling to work every day, 10 miles round trip, for 6 months now. Feeling much better for it.

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By *atnip make me purrWoman
over a year ago

Reading

I do but only a couple of miles. Reading is good for bikes.

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By *avinaTVTV/TS
over a year ago

Transsexual Transylvania

"I do but only a couple of miles. Reading is good for bikes."

God, I used to hate Reading traffic.

Much better now I work from home.

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By *penguy1978Man
over a year ago

Bristol

50 mile round trip yesterday hopefully weather will be better on Friday so I can do it again

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By *lljambarMan
over a year ago

Manchester

I cycle when I can but it's about 8 miles each way. The biggest problem for me is carting all my stuff and the end of trip facilities at work.

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By *iddlesticksMan
over a year ago

My nan’s spare room.

I do and have done for many years.

It’s only a 15 minute cycle but I go home at lunch so it’s 4 times a day.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"I do but only a couple of miles. Reading is good for bikes."

Isn't it dangerous if you don't keep your eyes on the road? Especially when you're turning the page...

boom, boom

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By *irthandgirthMan
over a year ago

Camberley occasionally doncaster

I used to cycle 12 miles each way, 4 days a week (took a week of uniform once a week).

Wouldn't do it now. (Also work is now 23 miles away)

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Not sure about you all but enjoying my commute into the office these days now that the weather is improving (sort of).

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By *TG3Man
over a year ago

Swanage

I bought an E bike and its so much easier omg hills are like flats i bet i get really fit

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By *ulie.your. bottom. slutTV/TS
over a year ago

Near Glasgow

"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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By *ustintime69Man
over a year ago

Forest Hill

I don’t cycle to work but I do get up and do 12 miles every morning in an attempt to stay trim!

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By *inky_couple2020Couple
over a year ago

North West

"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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By *he_turtle_movesMan
over a year ago

ankh morpork

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)
over a year ago

Roughly 13 miles there and the same back, absolute pleasure during the summer months too and Hyde Park is a joy at 5am

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By *unCycleGymRepeatMan
over a year ago

Greater London

"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.

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By *ravelling_WilburyMan
over a year ago

Beverley

Used to do 20miles.day til I got knocked off. Zapped my confidence

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"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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By *otsossieMan
over a year ago

Chesterfield

I used to do similar into Sheff on my ebike. Rough off road trails, great fun.

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By *eadinthecloudsMan
over a year ago

Manchester

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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By *eadinthecloudsMan
over a year ago

Manchester

"I used to do similar into Sheff on my ebike. Rough off road trails, great fun. "

Ooo that would be wicked! Envy the people commuting from the peaks!

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By *eadinthecloudsMan
over a year ago

Manchester

"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 *penguy1978Man
over a year ago

Bristol

52 mile round trip doing it twice a week now the weather is nice

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By *penguy1978Man
over a year ago

Bristol

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"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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