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Commute changed - do I drive, cycle, or run?

moonbogg

moonbogg

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I moved further from work so I will be taking a commuter train to and from. The train station is about 1.5 miles from home, and at the other end its about 2 miles from work.
So, I can buy another car and leave it at the station near work. This lets me drive to and from the station on both ends.
I can buy a bicycle, but not all trains let you take it with you, so I might have to buy two and leave them at the stations.
I can run. I am leaning toward this option because I have been a casual runner for years already and this would not be too far outside of my comfort zone. Exercise would become a regular part of my daily routine and would be based on necessity, giving the exercise an actual use and some importance beyond just working out. I wouldn't have to run after work anymore if I'm doing that every day. I think I might like it, but I don't want to get hit by a car and die.

Your opinions go here.
 
I'd buy a folding bike.

My commute involves mass transit and ten miles of bike riding. Pedaling my bike is the best part of the work day.
 
Dirigible said:
I'd buy a folding bike.

My commute involves mass transit and ten miles of bike riding. Pedaling my bike is the best part of the work day.
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This sounds badass and I will investigate folding bikes.

Ns1 said:
If you hate your fellow man, cycle.
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This would be a legit troll on the community. People hate bikers.

SandEagle said:
3.5 miles?
car.
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It would be 7 miles total each day. Not very far to bike, but would be a good run each day. Something about running 4 times per day sounds like it would be very good for physical health.
 
Serious reply: if you do not have a shower at your work, cycling is not a reasonable option.
 
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I'd hate running those short distances in so many spurts. Not long enough to get a good pace going and then you have to sit on the train sweaty or at work sweaty. The only way I'd be good with this is showering before work and keeping a full week of fresh clothes in the office.

Biking would be quite a bit less strenuous and much more manageable if you bring anything to work with you. 2 miles is maybe ten minutes of biking which isn't bad at all .
 
7 mile total commute I would just drive the entire way and skip the train. Something like a Chebby Volt or Nissan leaf would work well here.
 
moonbogg said:
This sounds badass and I will investigate folding bikes.



This would be a legit troll on the community. People hate bikers.



It would be 7 miles total each day. Not very far to bike, but would be a good run each day. Something about running 4 times per day sounds like it would be very good for physical health.
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Look into getting a brompton folding bike. They have the most compact fold and ride really well. Be prepared to pay a pretty penny for them though.

Ns1 said:
Serious reply: if you do not have a shower at your work, cycling is not a reasonable option.
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You aren't allowed to be serious in a biking thread. Go back to being your normal asshole self 😛 I bring a change of clothes and everyone seems fine with it so far.
 
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I don't think I sweat much if running only 2 miles though, especially at 5am when its still cold out. Its something to consider though for sure. I'd have a backpack with clothes in it and I would wear running gear while I run. Maybe I could have some baby wipes to freshen up before getting dressed.
 
Only 7 miles total? That's an easy trip by bike and only about 25-35 minutes at a fairly leisurely pace. You'd barely break a sweat.

Taking the train, I'd walk, not run, the additional 3.5 miles, which would add about an hour to the commute. I'd probably just drive, though, if I wasn't biking.
 
xeemzor said:
Look into getting a brompton folding bike. They have most compact fold and ride really well. Be prepared to pay a pretty penny for them though.



You aren't allowed to be serious in a biking thread. Go back to being your normal asshole self 😛 I bring a change of clothes and everyone seems fine with it so far.
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Holy crap, that is way hipster. I bet it would work though. Non folding bikes are done.

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Going into work, unless you have a shower facility available; you do not want to run.

A decent walking pace will be 3 miles/per hour - figure 30-45 minutes for each side of the train ride.
 
xeemzor said:
I bring a change of clothes and everyone seems fine with it so far.
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You're a braver man than I or you don't sweat when you ride. 2 years of commuting by bike in SoCal and I never got to work less than covered in sweat. Of course, I didn't understand the concept of riding slow....
 
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Ns1 said:
You're a braver man than I or you don't sweat when you ride. 2 years of commuting by bike in SoCal and I never got to work less than covered in sweat. Of course, I didn't understand the concept of riding slow....
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Lots of deodorant helps.
 
Actually, with the commute you describe, I'm not sure that I'd even consider taking the train an option. Seems like a lot of work involved getting to/from the train that covers only half the distance. Driving or biking would be the only viable options I'd consider.
 
Carson Dyle said:
Actually, with the commute you describe, I'm not sure that I'd even consider taking the train an option. Seems like a lot of work involved getting to/from the train that covers only half the distance. Driving or biking would be the only viable options I'd consider.
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Commute is 44 miles one way, 88 miles total per day. 7 miles total distance per day to and from the stations.
 
Unicycle. Easy to carry, and no complicated folding scheme. You also need to get a Cat in the Hat hat for the trip.
 
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