How long is your commute? - The Chainlink2024-03-29T13:15:00Zhttps://thechainlink.org/forum/topics/how-long-is-your-commute?commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A293157&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=no3 mile round trip from Pilsen…tag:thechainlink.org,2011-02-15:2211490:Comment:2937922011-02-15T20:15:04.803ZJoelhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/JoelBooth
3 mile round trip from Pilsen to UIC. A super easy ride that sometimes I wish were longer.
3 mile round trip from Pilsen to UIC. A super easy ride that sometimes I wish were longer. 34 miles? Tip o' the hat to y…tag:thechainlink.org,2011-02-15:2211490:Comment:2937092011-02-15T20:08:41.999ZDuppiehttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Duppie
34 miles? Tip o' the hat to you Sir. <br/>
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<cite>Chris C said:</cite><br />
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/how-long-is-your-commute?x=1&id=2211490%3ATopic%3A293279&page=1#2211490Comment293196"><div>34 miles roundtrip. Wheaton to Westmont, mostly on the IPP.</div>
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34 miles? Tip o' the hat to you Sir. <br/>
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<cite>Chris C said:</cite><br />
<blockquote cite="http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/how-long-is-your-commute?x=1&id=2211490%3ATopic%3A293279&page=1#2211490Comment293196"><div>34 miles roundtrip. Wheaton to Westmont, mostly on the IPP.</div>
</blockquote> 2.81 miles each way, Little I…tag:thechainlink.org,2011-02-15:2211490:Comment:2937882011-02-15T20:03:42.375ZLittle Philhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/LittlePhil
2.81 miles each way, Little Italy to ChinaTown
2.81 miles each way, Little Italy to ChinaTown 16.5-ish miles roundtrip in t…tag:thechainlink.org,2011-02-15:2211490:Comment:2936802011-02-15T17:02:40.733Zpbhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/pb
16.5-ish miles roundtrip in the winter on surface streets, 18 miles roundtrip once the snow and ice melt on the North Shore Channel trail, Lincoln Square/Albany Park to Evanston. Usually takes a little under 40 minutes, maybe less on the trail route if I catch a few green lights. Transit takes at least a half hour longer. Bike goes in my office on campus, construction dudes and professors alike ask about my ride/the cold on the elevator ride up. As far as I know I'm the only one in my building…
16.5-ish miles roundtrip in the winter on surface streets, 18 miles roundtrip once the snow and ice melt on the North Shore Channel trail, Lincoln Square/Albany Park to Evanston. Usually takes a little under 40 minutes, maybe less on the trail route if I catch a few green lights. Transit takes at least a half hour longer. Bike goes in my office on campus, construction dudes and professors alike ask about my ride/the cold on the elevator ride up. As far as I know I'm the only one in my building that rides in winter. I bring my bike into the shop…tag:thechainlink.org,2011-02-15:2211490:Comment:2936262011-02-15T16:58:21.677ZDavohttps://thechainlink.org/profile/DaveMicek
<p>I bring my bike into the shop and can leave it by my booth no lock necessary.</p>
<p>I bring my bike into the shop and can leave it by my booth no lock necessary.</p> I have two places I can park…tag:thechainlink.org,2011-02-15:2211490:Comment:2936182011-02-15T16:26:41.690ZMelanie Khttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Melanie935
I have two places I can park & lock my bike at work- one is in the back of the office inside a locked gate and under a porch (the office is run out of an old brownstone building with 2 parking spaces enclosed by a gate in back) but that requires me to lock the bike under the wooden porch or the chainlink fence, and it is a pain to open the gate from the alley, drag the bike carefully between the bosses' cars, and then down steps to lock to a wooden porch support. We also have a wrought iron…
I have two places I can park & lock my bike at work- one is in the back of the office inside a locked gate and under a porch (the office is run out of an old brownstone building with 2 parking spaces enclosed by a gate in back) but that requires me to lock the bike under the wooden porch or the chainlink fence, and it is a pain to open the gate from the alley, drag the bike carefully between the bosses' cars, and then down steps to lock to a wooden porch support. We also have a wrought iron gate enclosing the front of the office entryway- I usually bring it in there and lock it on the iron fence, on the side of the building, but near the front door. I am lucky in that I work in a smaller, informal office, and everyone knows that I am here by my bike locked up out front. 8 miles each way, west to eas…tag:thechainlink.org,2011-02-15:2211490:Comment:2934282011-02-15T16:06:59.124ZBike Blokehttps://thechainlink.org/profile/PaulBacon
<p>8 miles each way, west to east and back. I use Wrightwood, Logan and Diversey, and it takes me 30-35 minutes, about the same time as driving - which is seldom done. Only 2 miles of that route involves buses and trucks, so I feel quite lucky. I also like the all-way stops every block west of Logan Square - they discourage motorized traffic in the first place and slows them down to much safer speeds.</p>
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<p>In winter I use the Fullerton bus a lot (sorry to say). The bike comes out…</p>
<p>8 miles each way, west to east and back. I use Wrightwood, Logan and Diversey, and it takes me 30-35 minutes, about the same time as driving - which is seldom done. Only 2 miles of that route involves buses and trucks, so I feel quite lucky. I also like the all-way stops every block west of Logan Square - they discourage motorized traffic in the first place and slows them down to much safer speeds.</p>
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<p>In winter I use the Fullerton bus a lot (sorry to say). The bike comes out when the temperature is above 20 degrees and the pavement is dry (or dryish). I'm OK zoning out on the bus with the iPod, the DroidX and/or something to read, but with the helpless/powerless waiting at the bus stop and the walks at either end, the bus option takes up to 1h20m - way too long. On the bike I get to do some cardio, get some fresh air and save on bus fares. In fact the bike commutes are the best part of the working day for me. I'll also use the bus if it's raining seriously in the morning. Yes, I keep a close eye on the Trib's weather radar. Coming home rain is not an issue as I can jump in the shower as soon as I get home.</p>
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<p>I do stop at all red lights, but if there's nothing coming either way, well, why the heck not? Nobody was endangered!</p>
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<p>Where do folks park their bikes while at work? Since my old bike was stolen the day after Thanksgiving from a street sign outside work, I now park the nice new one in the basement at work. I feel lucky there too.</p> Short route (city streets) in…tag:thechainlink.org,2011-02-15:2211490:Comment:2934192011-02-15T14:11:03.057Zin it to win it 8.0 mihttps://thechainlink.org/profile/Skip
<p>Short route (city streets) in Winter and on bad weather days, 12 miles round trip.</p>
<p>Long route (LFP) on nicer days, 16 miles round trip.</p>
<p>LFP is definitely my preferred route.</p>
<p>Short route (city streets) in Winter and on bad weather days, 12 miles round trip.</p>
<p>Long route (LFP) on nicer days, 16 miles round trip.</p>
<p>LFP is definitely my preferred route.</p> M-F 1.0 miles. 98% bike, occa…tag:thechainlink.org,2011-02-15:2211490:Comment:2935812011-02-15T07:20:22.962Zh' Zerocatshttps://thechainlink.org/profile/H3N3
<div class="description xj_comment_editor" id="desc_2211490Comment293242"><p>M-F 1.0 miles. 98% bike, occasionally walk, rarely bus.</p>
<p>Sat 4.5 miles-- 60% bike, 40% bus.</p>
<p>Bike is quickest and easiest in both cases, but sometimes I take the bus because <em>I like riding the bus.</em></p>
<p>No drive b/c no car X 8 years.</p>
<p>No car b/c:</p>
<p>-They make our cities dangerous and ugly (60%)</p>
<p>-They're ecologically irresponsible (30%)</p>
<p>-I've learned by not having one that…</p>
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<div class="description xj_comment_editor" id="desc_2211490Comment293242"><p>M-F 1.0 miles. 98% bike, occasionally walk, rarely bus.</p>
<p>Sat 4.5 miles-- 60% bike, 40% bus.</p>
<p>Bike is quickest and easiest in both cases, but sometimes I take the bus because <em>I like riding the bus.</em></p>
<p>No drive b/c no car X 8 years.</p>
<p>No car b/c:</p>
<p>-They make our cities dangerous and ugly (60%)</p>
<p>-They're ecologically irresponsible (30%)</p>
<p>-I've learned by not having one that they add gobs of stress to your life (10%)</p>
</div> Under 5 miles round trip! Mo…tag:thechainlink.org,2011-02-15:2211490:Comment:2932392011-02-15T07:10:21.629ZJoe TVhttps://thechainlink.org/profile/JoeTV
Under 5 miles round trip! Mostly Damen to work and Leavitt back up home. Easy to look tough on winter days when your trip takes 14 minutes!
Under 5 miles round trip! Mostly Damen to work and Leavitt back up home. Easy to look tough on winter days when your trip takes 14 minutes!