How many miles is your commute? ((read the OP before responding please, hunny-bunnies))

There seem to be a lot of discussions about gear, clothing, winter riding that don't take into account the sort of commutes people have; i.e. advice that applies to someone who rides 15 miles each way may not be useful to someone who rides 3 miles.  So I thought I'd propose that people add the (one-way) distance of their daily commute, or their most typical one-way distance for regular 'utility' (rather than social/fitness/recreational) rides after their user name and see if it helps, or at least provides a little added interest...

 

 

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Permalink Reply by daWillinChi on January 14, 2013 at 5:15pm
That's too cool!
Permalink Reply by Christopher C. on January 15, 2013 at 6:05pm
I also walk pups for a living, though my usual loop is between 15-20 miles. Choosing the right clothing for the ride/ then walk/then ride is tricky but as long as I stay dry I'm usually pretty happy. Being wet and cold really is the worst.

Holly said:

I thought it had something to do with fundraising :) My commute is varied. I don't even think of it as a commute because I walk dogs. I'm outside all day so I dress pretty differently than most commuters. (i.e.--there's always back up stuff in my bag in case I'm too cold or get wet.) I wouldn't say I've ever had an ideal winter situation as far as gear goes. I'm usually colder than I'd like to be because my stops are generally close together. Total M-F loop is in the 6-10 mile range.

 

Permalink Reply by Banshee: 12-15mi on January 16, 2013 at 3:25pm

Done!  I too are muliptle bike personality.

How about we add the letters after the miles?  Ha Ha ha...

A = All year round

B = 300 days a year

C = 200 days a year

D = 100 days a year

F = Fair Weather  :)

Permalink Reply by Bez on June 6, 2013 at 11:08pm

Thanks h', I was wondering what the miles listings were.  For mine, I bike to Metra for work downtown. 2 or 3 times a week, I go to the farther one, just to add in the extra miles.

h' 1.0 said:

Bumping for the hoardes of new members...

Permalink Reply by Lisa Curcio on June 7, 2013 at 12:24am

Thanks for the reminder to change mine for the summer!

Permalink Reply by Adam Herstein on June 7, 2013 at 2:51am

"summer"

Lisa Curcio 6.5 mi said:

Thanks for the reminder to change mine for the summer!

Permalink Reply by Lisa Curcio on June 7, 2013 at 3:22am

You are right about that!
 
Adam Herstein (5.5 mi) said:

"summer"

Lisa Curcio 6.5 mi said:

Thanks for the reminder to change mine for the summer!

Permalink Reply by Adam Herstein on June 7, 2013 at 3:30am
I prefer this weather over 100 degrees, though! The Lake Front Trail is nice and clear, too!

Lisa Curcio 6.5 mi said:

You are right about that!
 
Adam Herstein (5.5 mi) said:

"summer"

Lisa Curcio 6.5 mi said:

Thanks for the reminder to change mine for the summer!

Permalink Reply by David Stowell on June 7, 2013 at 4:11am

Hi Everyone,  I ride 3.1 miles to work each day and back so total 6.2 miles per day or 31 miles per week.  I take Halsted Street north from Pilsen up to North Avenue.  There are three bridges to cross so it's a pretty good up and down workout.  There is a bike lane most of the way, but it gets dodgy around Greektown and through the food district around Randolph Street.  Road conditions just south of the overpass at Chicago Avenue are bad, especially in the southbound lane, where there are potholes big enough to bend a rim or blow out a tire in the right lane.  New member here and am interested in raising awareness city-wide (and in ciity government) about cycling safety.  

Permalink Reply by Tricolor on June 7, 2013 at 4:28am

Don't beef.  This weather rules.  It almost makes me not dream of moving to the west coast.

Adam Herstein (5.5 mi) said:

"summer"

Permalink Reply by Adam Herstein on June 7, 2013 at 4:33am

I too dream of snow-free winters and mild summers.

Tricolor said:

Don't beef.  This weather rules.  It almost makes me not dream of moving to the west coast.

Adam Herstein (5.5 mi) said:

"summer"

Permalink Reply by David Stowell on June 7, 2013 at 4:48am

Thanks Cameron.....I'll give that Green Street option a try.  Greektown is dangerous at night....valet parkers at the restaurants......traffic side doors opening etc.....the valet parking guys will stand right in the lanes or walk out into the street mid-block.....and (ouzo drinking) suburban visitors seem to have no clue about bikes at all.....so be extra aware of getting doored there if you ride on Halsted....so far I've been safe, but TWO of my coworkers got doored in the last week (one broken collar bone which required surgery and one arm in a cast for SIX WEEKS!)....so I'm extra door-shy.

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