Steve Vai
Endurance Guy: Tolerates most of us.
Jeebuss, you could walk that commute.
Yeah huh? My ride to get lunch everyday on the shop cruiser is longer than that, and I don't even log those miles
-Jim.
National Bike to Work Day and Week
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Yeah huh? My ride to get lunch everyday on the shop cruiser is longer than that, and I don't even log those miles
-Jim.
de00304
Well-Known Member
Solution needed...
I could use a solution, as I cant find a route from home to work due to the need to cross over water (Newark Bay) on the way from Madison to Jersey City Pavionia area. The only options are the NJ Turnpike, Pulaski Skyway, or truck 1&9, none of which are really viable (or legal for that matter..). Google directions from zips 07940 to 07310 to see what's involved....
To avoid these roads over Newark Bay, I could ride up towards Montclair, then over towards the GWB and then down River Rd, but that adds about 15-20 miles on to the 25 mile route I would have if I could find a way across the bay.
In the past I have driven my car up north to Ridgewood, where I met up with a co-worker and rode 25 miles into work from there. That was a great ride, 50 miles round trip, with the significant climbs of E Clinton Ave (inbound) and River Road (return). However, driving 30 miles to ride in 25 defeats the purpose of biking to work I think...
So to all of you that can ride in, enjoy it!
I could use a solution, as I cant find a route from home to work due to the need to cross over water (Newark Bay) on the way from Madison to Jersey City Pavionia area. The only options are the NJ Turnpike, Pulaski Skyway, or truck 1&9, none of which are really viable (or legal for that matter..). Google directions from zips 07940 to 07310 to see what's involved....
To avoid these roads over Newark Bay, I could ride up towards Montclair, then over towards the GWB and then down River Rd, but that adds about 15-20 miles on to the 25 mile route I would have if I could find a way across the bay.
In the past I have driven my car up north to Ridgewood, where I met up with a co-worker and rode 25 miles into work from there. That was a great ride, 50 miles round trip, with the significant climbs of E Clinton Ave (inbound) and River Road (return). However, driving 30 miles to ride in 25 defeats the purpose of biking to work I think...
So to all of you that can ride in, enjoy it!
BiknBen
Well-Known Member
You sir, are shafted.
I agree that none of your river crossing options look good. The NJT is the only one that restricts bike access though.
I'll propose this option. Bike-n-Ride. :hmmm: That area is well served by NJTransit. Bike to a bus route on the west side of Newark Bay. Find whatever route will get you across the river. I believe all NJTransit buses are equiped with bike racks.
I would look for the bus route that goes closest to work. Basically, you would bike as far as you can then take the bus the rest of the way.
BiknBen
Well-Known Member
My commute this week except for today was 68 miles each way. That's using highways that can't be driven on. Tell me how that could have worked.
-Steve
You drive half-way and then bike the rest. C'Mon! that's an easy one.
You do realize that your bike commute does not have to follow the same path as your drive commute, right?
I drive in on highways and bike in on residential roads.
If I worked 68 miles from where I lived, I'd move or find a new job.
I've ridden in every day this week, as I usually do as long as it's not raining or slushy. 4 miles, 20 minutes, as fast as the subway (and sometimes faster).
Last night I added a bit by riding down to the EMS Soho store grand opening after work to represent NYCMTB, then riding home afterwards. Tearing up 3rd Ave dodging cars in the dark was F-U-N!!!
It's surprising how many people you run into in NYC when you bike commute. I ran into someone last week who I used to race the H2H races with. He just happened to be walking up 5th Ave as I was riding down...
I've ridden in every day this week, as I usually do as long as it's not raining or slushy. 4 miles, 20 minutes, as fast as the subway (and sometimes faster).
Last night I added a bit by riding down to the EMS Soho store grand opening after work to represent NYCMTB, then riding home afterwards. Tearing up 3rd Ave dodging cars in the dark was F-U-N!!!
It's surprising how many people you run into in NYC when you bike commute. I ran into someone last week who I used to race the H2H races with. He just happened to be walking up 5th Ave as I was riding down...
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BiknBen
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Uh...It's not ride your bike week. It's ride your bike to work week.
yes I know, I would love to. I just have to be able to leave my office during the day and travel to jobsites when im needed. I normally get no warning as to when these calls happen. The excuse of "I rode my bike today, so I can't make it" will not cut it. Sucks because my ride back and forth is about 18miles each way with tons of elevation change. Would be a great ride for training. But I also have to say that if this bike to work is about saving gas and not driving, I should really avoid doing any h2h racing. I will use more gas going back and forth to tymor than I did for most of the week driving back and forth to work.
BiknBen
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I have been known to drive in on Monday and then ride back and forth all week. Then I drive home after work on Friday. The car stays at the office all week.
Bonus: I bring food and clothes for the week on Monday. Bring all the dirties home on Friday.
What else do you guys got? de00304 had the best challenge for me so far. :getsome:
gtluke
The Moped
I had to drive today, and will again tomorow unless ben has a solution.
Today I had to move 2 38lb electric motors from fairfield to randalls island in NYC, and 2 crates full of full binders.
tomorrow I have 3 chart recorders (20lbs each, 20x20x26 boxes), 3 pressure transmitters at 15lbs and 3 3-valve manifolds at 15lbs
I can't figure out how to get those to the jobsite by bike.
Today I had to move 2 38lb electric motors from fairfield to randalls island in NYC, and 2 crates full of full binders.
tomorrow I have 3 chart recorders (20lbs each, 20x20x26 boxes), 3 pressure transmitters at 15lbs and 3 3-valve manifolds at 15lbs
I can't figure out how to get those to the jobsite by bike.
BiknBen
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I understand your point Ben, I could do it at great inconvenience to myself. I mean my laptop comes home with me everynight, dragging that by bike is not something im intrested in either. I also would like having my car at my house at night. Its totally possible, but like I said, if I want to save gas...I should stop mountain biking. I use more gas driving to riding spots than I do driving to work.
f2f4
New Member
A lot of guys in my dorms do. Only takes them 15 minutes.Jeebuss, you could walk that commute.
You know what, tomorrow I'm riding in. I will look RIDICULOUS in uniform with a helmet on but fsck it.
I'll post a pic in here so you all can LAWL.
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