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 Deet 4.5mi on January 3, 2013 at 3:15am

Directly to work it is 4.5 miles

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Permalink Reply by Lisa Curcio on January 3, 2013 at 3:49am

LOL-I thought that the "1.0" after your name was a new internet version of h'! So I added the miles to work for me to my name. I always try to read instructions before responding.

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Permalink Reply by Deet 4.5mi on January 3, 2013 at 4:02am

ok i get it, derrrr.

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Permalink Reply by Anne Alt on January 3, 2013 at 4:08am

My typical winter utility rides are 2-10 miles round trip with multiple stops (grocery store, library, post office, drug store, hardware store, etc.). Recreational rides could be anywhere from 5-20 miles.

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Permalink Reply by JMinHP on January 3, 2013 at 4:34am

My commute is 6-7 miles one-way, depending on the route. Surface streets are more direct but it's a bit slower due to traffic signals. Total time is usually about 20-25 minutes - more than enough time to get the body & mind warmed up in the morning.

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Permalink Reply by Julie Aberman (Hochstadter) on January 3, 2013 at 4:56am

Whats the rule if your commute changes daily? I want in on the fun but mine can be between 0-6.

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Permalink Reply by in it to win it 8.0 mi on January 3, 2013 at 5:03am

done

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Permalink Reply by in it to win it 8.0 mi on January 3, 2013 at 5:04am

you could add 0-6 after your name

Julie Hochstadter said:

Whats the rule if your commute changes daily? I want in on the fun but mine can be between 0-6.

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Permalink Reply by Tony Adams on January 3, 2013 at 5:16am

Great idea Cameron! It also puts something between the distance and the ___ hours/minutes/seconds ago number. My participation implies that I like H's original idea of course. Thanks h!

Cameron 7.5 mi said:

I'd suggest adding units to the number, so that in a few days when this thread drops off the front page the numbers have a little more meaning to people who didn't see this.

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Permalink Reply by Tricolor on January 3, 2013 at 5:50am

We should also include where we ride, as well, since the conditions may be more start-stop and the weather/wind will vary as well. Maybe allow those awful signatures that make other forums an exercise in misery to read.