I did it, I cycled2work

mark.astell
mark.astell Posts: 12
edited February 2008 in Commuting chat
I suppose that's what the cycle 2 work scheme is all about :oops: It's not that I haven't been on the bike since I got it 2 months ago, I've just never done the cycling to work bit.

At least with the 2 months of riding under my belt (and a slightly looser belt) I wasn't a sweating exhausted heap by the time I arrived in the office this morning !

Just thought I'd share my joy, and yes, I will be communting on a regular basis by bike from now on.

A brilliant start to the day riding in, and I can't wait for the ride home :P

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  • Mog Uk
    Mog Uk Posts: 964
    Well Done....

    Have to agree, it really is the best way to start the day...

    Work = The 8hours between bike rides :D
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  • Fuzz Monkey Five
    Fuzz Monkey Five Posts: 194
    Good stuff, how far is your ride then ?
  • mark.astell
    mark.astell Posts: 12
    It's only about 3 miles :oops: More or less all down hill on the way in, so obviosuly not as favourable on the way home. Nice country roads though, only worry being drivers pulling out of t-junctions and not seeing me.

    I'm looking forward to the trip home though, record how long it takes and keep trying to improve. Doesn't matter how hot and bothered I get going home, a shower and a nice mug of tea will cure all.

    Aaaargggh, still 2 hours till hometime :(
  • dirk_van_gently
    dirk_van_gently Posts: 826
    Mog Uk
    Work = The 8hours between bike rides

    :-D Got to agree, somehow even the most frustrating and annoying day can be soothed away by the cycle home or even just the thought of the cycle home.
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  • Kafka\'s Doll
    Kafka\'s Doll Posts: 208
    Well done there. You'll be surprised by how quickly you improve, I think. I have a 15-mile EW commute (also uphill on the way home). When I started in January it was taking me 90 minutes. Already I'm down to under 60.
  • skyway
    skyway Posts: 24
    soon you'll be waking up before the morning alarm wake up call ready for the next ride in :)
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  • Drfabulous0
    Drfabulous0 Posts: 1,539
    And soon you will be looking for a longer route as well. Congrats on taking the plunge and getting started.
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  • A - W
    A - W Posts: 253
    Congrats on taking the plunge. Just keep it up now.
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