1000 miles!

markinengland · June 2007

I clocked up 1000 miles on my bike computer speedo thing on the way home yesterday. Dead chuffed to see 1000.00! Just thinking about it is making me feel tired, I need another beer [:D]

Mark

Hackbike 6 · June 2007

Congratulations I've only done 2000.[v]

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hoppergaz · June 2007

SNAP! 1007 miles since christmas.

Sh4rkybloke · June 2007

Errrm - 2000 is more than 1000, Hackbike. Am I missing the sarcasm? [;)]

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Hackbike 6 · June 2007

Not really I was lying.[v]

Not actually sure how many I have done though.

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john richardson · June 2007

I'm coming up to 1000 on my new bike. Must put it on odometer to make sure I get the same buzz.

Pity we can't brag about it at home, eh?

Tynancp · June 2007

108

but I only started on Monday

goo_mason · June 2007

2400 since I started cycling last April

Cheers !

Grant
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dgibby · June 2007

I did 1000 in 2 weeks last month! - But then again I was doing the LEJOG so that's a one off......

Aidocp · June 2007

Took me till mid March to knock up 1000 miles on my commuting bikes, (I retired one just after this). But when the weather was bad I'd use this for 30-50 mile leisure rides too. I cant remember of hand what it is on the 2 other bikes.

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phil_ss1 · June 2007

Hi,

Not bragging here but over the past 5 years I've clocked up 4400 miles commuting, firstly on a nasty 'Halfords Special' [:I], now on a Specialized Sirrus [8D].

My point being that I have only saved around 4400/30 * œ4/g = œ580 in petrol!

But I have become a lot fitter, arrive at work in a fresh state of mind and leave the office at the office when cycling home. [:D]

BTW - the halfords bike when I picked it up 'ready to ride' after their "technicians" set it up was vvank. At the first junction the brakes, both front and back, failed due to cable slippage and the handelbars were loose [:(!]

Apologies to the "proper" commuters on the forum that do many miles a day but I can't help it if my work is so close!!!

But I do do it in all weathers

Phil

FatBlokeFromFelixstowe · June 2007

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by phil_ss1

Hi,

Not bragging here but over the past 5 years I've clocked up 4400 miles commuting, firstly on a nasty 'Halfords Special' [:I], now on a Specialized Sirrus [8D].

My point being that I have only saved around 4400/30 * œ4/g = œ580 in petrol!

But I have become a lot fitter, arrive at work in a fresh state of mind and leave the office at the office when cycling home. [:D]

BTW - the halfords bike when I picked it up 'ready to ride' after their "technicians" set it up was vvank. At the first junction the brakes, both front and back, failed due to cable slippage and the handelbars were loose [:(!]

Apologies to the "proper" commuters on the forum that do many miles a day but I can't help it if my work is so close!!!

But I do do it in all weathers

Phil
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Hey Phil, anyone who commutes on their bike irrespective of the distance is a proper commuter. Keep on commuting

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frogcp · June 2007

Well Done all Of You!! [:)] It doesn't matter how far you commute, what matters is you're doing it on a bike.

I know the fuel saving costs seem pretty paltry but I look at it the other way around as well. Given the amount of potential energy in a gallon of petrol were it converted to food a cyclist could go over 1000 miles on it.

Firm handshakes, manly hugs, and virtual cake all round [:D][:D]

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hairytoes · June 2007

2600miles since end of March. I have my comp reading in Km, it was coming up to 4000Km on tues night - I was going to watch it click over from 3999 - 4000 then forgot! 'twas gutted when I realised. Oh, well, should hit 5000km week after next.

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domtyler · June 2007

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by hairytoes
2600miles since end of March. I have my comp reading in Km, it was coming up to 4000Km on tues night - I was going to watch it click over from 3999 - 4000 then forgot! 'twas gutted when I realised. Oh, well, should hit 5000km week after next.

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Woolly Mammoths are just cuddly elephants
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Just lift up the front wheel and wind it back to 3999 again.[:D]

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Roastie · June 2007

1150km in the last 2 months...

infopete · June 2007

the worst bit is if you reset your computer every January 1st.

Sooooo depressing but the miles soon clock up.

Buggi · June 2007

we've got a bit of a leaderboard at work, how many trips to work and miles we've clocked up so far this year, and this guy was one trip off 1000 when... he crashed into the back of a car on his 998th mile. [B)]

he's ok tho but i think his bike's a write off so hard luck on him and great luck to me, coz i'm gonna beat his ass to 1000 now! [:D]

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Hackbike 6 · June 2007

That's nothing..I got to 9700 miles without a spill till three idiot pedestrians run out in front of me.[:(!]

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Ride to work part 3 of 8 http://tinyurl.com/2jcldv

BentMikey · June 2007

I remember your post, gutting that was. Much more so for you of course.

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Hackbike 6 · June 2007

...and it firkin hurt at the time.[B)]

Hackbike 8 Commuting Debut 09/09/2006Dawes Audax 2006 New 20/09/2006 

 Cycle Commuting since 1981 

Cycling Proficiency Test 24 May 1977 (30 years ago)

 Ride to work part 1 of 8 http://tinyurl.com/ypjapc
Ride to work part 2 of 8 http://tinyurl.com/2jfagu
Ride to work part 3 of 8 http://tinyurl.com/2jcldv

1000 miles!

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