Who commutes to work every day?

[pastapouch]

WOW, I have about 9 k to cover but a bit scared, I would have to pass 2 squatter camps on the way - you guys inspire me!! We don't have any showers at work.

NO alternative routes? I have a couple, no squatters, whats in my way on some is a couple of baby mountains.

[LeTurbo]

Are you scared of being bike mugged? Its a shame that is a deterrent.

 

Carry Mace - either on the handlebars, crossbar, or there's one you can strap to your arm (Sportman's Warehouse, I think). I'd also ride when it's busier, more commuters, etc.

[Bateleur1]

I commute as much as possible. But meetings and getting gets to appointments in the afternoon throws a spanner in the weels every now and then. Like this week, Mrs Batty is in Germany so now I am on my own.

[KonaMTB]

For me its 25km try to do it 3 times a week unless work makes it imposible

[MockTurtle]

i try. everyday

 

Cycling, transport

Total workouts: 82

Total duration: 2d:23h:39m

Total distance: 1459.18 km

Trips around the world: 0.036

Trips to the Moon: 0.004

Average speed: 20.36 km/h

Average pace: 2m:57s

Calories burned: 27967 kcal

Burgers burned: 51

CO2 saved: 239 kg

Total gas saved: 104.23 l

 

Join us on the The Hub Endomondo Challlenge!

[Hairy]

RE passing informal settlements.

 

I recall having to walk past one when at school everyday (At this stage the particular one was having a fair bit of internal turmoil) and one would always have groups of guys hanging around at the entrances.

 

One day a particular group I had seen before started throwing stones/bricks at me. The only rational thing I could think of at that stage was to simply throw the stones/bricks back at them.

 

Following this the same group always greeted and there were no issues again .... I am glad it turned out a the way it did and never got nasty.

 

Now I do not advocate the above, but just sharing a story.

 

I think the bigger problem though is not having showers at the office!

[Cav']

I would love to but doing 170km (Roundtrip) a day will not fly.

[davetapson]

Do my best to commute as much as poss. Drive in on Monday so I have a car to get to meetings etc, ride home, ride back to work etc. Drive home Friday pm.

 

Generally take Weds pm off (and thus Thurs am as well, as if I dont' ride home, I can't ride to work) to catch up on chores that can only be done with a car on the way home.

Edited April 24, 2012 by davetapson

[Jaku]

Me daily from Centurion to Woodmead

80km per day. Early mornings and late nights made Jack a tired boy

[_freak_]

As often as possible, but usually about twice a week, very early in the morning if I commute to work, and early afternoon if I commute home, about 20km each way, I make it longer if I'm in the mood

..."if I'm in the mood"....ROFL!!!

[_freak_]

Me daily from Centurion to Woodmead

80km per day. Early mornings and late nights made Jack a tired boy

+1

[_freak_]

Once maybe twice a week, from Annlin, Pretoria to Midrand. Round trip = 78km and if i go swimming on the way home = 92km

Much quicker if i take the road bike, Much more fun if i take the MTB...

[Pants Boy]

i try. everyday

 

Cycling, transport

Total workouts: 82

Total duration: 2d:23h:39m

Total distance: 1459.18 km

Trips around the world: 0.036

Trips to the Moon: 0.004

Average speed: 20.36 km/h

Average pace: 2m:57s

Calories burned: 27967 kcal

Burgers burned: 51

CO2 saved: 239 kg

Total gas saved: 104.23 l

 

Join us on the The Hub Endomondo Challlenge!

 

 

Cycling, transport

Total workouts: 136

Total duration: 3d:23h:39m

Total distance: 1979.37 km

Trips around the world: 0.049

Trips to the Moon: 0.005

Average speed: 20.69 km/h

Average pace: 2m:54s

Calories burned: 68796 kcal

Burgers burned: 127

CO2 saved: 325 kg

Total gas saved: 141.38 l

[MockTurtle]

Cycling, transport

Total workouts: 136

Total duration: 3d:23h:39m

Total distance: 1979.37 km

Trips around the world: 0.049

Trips to the Moon: 0.005

Average speed: 20.69 km/h

Average pace: 2m:54s

Calories burned: 68796 kcal

Burgers burned: 127

CO2 saved: 325 kg

Total gas saved: 141.38 l

 

haha!

you should know... i should be on 4th spot by the end of the day.

...and we still got three quarters of the year left.

...yes i may be slow. but i'm a persistent grasshopper

 

that being said, not looking forward to winter. vaal winters are sooo much more pleasant than CT ones

Edited April 24, 2012 by MockTurtle

[Hairy]

I would love to know my commuting millage for the last 9 or so years.....it does equate to many drive trains and a couple of bikes

[Cav']

Once maybe twice a week, from Annlin, Pretoria to Midrand. Round trip = 78km and if i go swimming on the way home = 92km

Much quicker if i take the road bike, Much more fun if i take the MTB...

Thats a very dangerous route innit