N8N wrote, On 5/9/2008 3:17 PM:
> On May 9, 3:11 pm, Arif Khokar <akhokar1...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
>
>> N8N wrote:
>>
>>> On May 9, 2:26 am, Tom Sherman <sunsetss0...@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>>> I do have a shower at work, although I'm not sure there's any free
>>>>> lockers (they're usually assigned to sprinkler fitters) my biggest
>>>>> concerns are my fitness level (probably better than average, but not
>>>>> good enough to consistently ride 40+ miles every day) and my ability
>>>>> to ride the last 3-4 miles or so without becoming road pizza.
>>>>>
>>>> With the disciple to pace oneself, the distance is obtainable by any
>>>> healthy person, as long as it is worked up to gradually so as to
prevent
>>>> joint injuries.
>>>>
>>> That's the problem that I see... I'm not sure how to transition from
>>> riding 15 or so miles a day (which I started to do this week, until I
>>> had a couple days with a combo of working late and rain) to 40+ just
>>> like that. But the real main problem is the roads themselves.
>>>
>> Depending on how much time you have on weekends, you could try building
>> up to making your 15 mile ride three times in one day. I usually ride
>> around 20 miles in a day (divided into several trips during the day).
I
>> probably could go for 40 miles, but the limiting factor for me is the
>> comfort of the saddle after riding more than an hour and a half give or
>> take (that's when I start standing on the pedals for both ascents and
>> descents) ;).
>>
>
> That's the thing, it's not my personal endurance, it's the time
> factor. I feel like I could ride more, but I have stuff I want to get
> done around the house, on various mechanical contrivances, etc...
> that's why I was thinking of trying commuting even though the route
> seems suicidal, it seems to be the only way to get more distance in.
>
> nate
>
Nate,
Where do you live and work? Maybe someone here cam give you some advise
on possible routes.
Also, consider driving part of the way to work. Park your car and ride
from there.
Paul O.
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Paul D Oosterhout
I work for SAIC (but I don't speak for SAIC)
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