Ride to Work?

NickDavid

NickDavid

New Member
this too

LA3576.jpg
 
clarkenstein

clarkenstein

JORBA Board Member/Chapter Leader
JORBA.ORG
i wish i could ride to work

here's one of my commutes (this week)

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=...5.677068&sspn=28.887524,59.765625&ie=UTF8&z=8

another...

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=...0.023408,-74.833374&spn=1.741498,3.735352&z=8

and another...

http://maps.google.com/maps?f=d&hl=...-74.833374&sspn=1.741498,3.735352&ie=UTF8&z=6

good fun stuff.

the last one listed - i have driven with the mtn bike. there is a trail system in downtown south bend - not too bad too - a lot like hartshorne, just tighter... and believe it or not, slightly hilly! MI has some decent sandy riding spots just north of town too.

funny thing is... most would say - you should fly there. but with all the layovers you have to make going into south bend, its generally faster to drive. i have raced in my car, and beaten coworkers who flew. one time, by 6 hours. and i have my bike with me. next time i go out (which will be soon), i am hitting rays with the dj bike.
 
BiknBen

BiknBen

Well-Known Member
Norm said:
I've seen guys with this on the train. Without fail, these guys live in Dork City.
Click to expand...

But they are getting more miles in than you guys are! :hmmm:

The last time I kept track of mileage was in 2004. In that year, I did a 27 Mi round trip commute 147 times. Do the math. I've got a solution to the excuses.

I'm not gonna convince you to spend a grand on a Bike Friday. But...that is one way to get around the NJT regulations.
 
D

DANSPANK

Guest
Hey Norm, there is a Pedestrain path along the GWB. All of the New Yorkers use it on the weekends to get to the Palisades. But you, like I have to compete with all of the traffic heading towards New York.

We don't have a shower in our office either and I get a right sweat on, but in the summer I'm able to get home early enough to get some after work road rides in. Come on March 9 when we move the clocks forward - after work riding can begin on the roads.

Dan riding after work = belly goes down
 
Norm

Norm

Mayor McCheese
Team MTBNJ Halter's
BiknBen said:
The last time I kept track of mileage was in 2004. In that year, I did a 27 Mi round trip commute 147 times. Do the math. I've got a solution to the excuses.
Click to expand...

Dude I get up at 4:30 to ride. That's the freaking anti-excuse if I've ever heard one.
 
C

Cthulhu

Guest
Work is very close to me and I'm planning on riding to work once it becomes a bit warmer. All I have is the mt. bike. Do a lot of you guys ride your mt. bikes to work?
 
F

Firefly7

Guest
NickDavid said:
Hey Ken, thanks, but that 1&9 truck route is a death trap. I think I'm stuck driving. I really wish I could hit calm side roads. I'd ride to work every day.
Click to expand...

Bro, Forget it...Don't even get crazy and try it....It's really a death trap...There is a way around but i would take you 4 to 5 hours to do....
 
Glancing Aft

Glancing Aft

Active Member
It's official, so I can post it, on April 7th my company will be relocating to Parssipany. As a result of the move my office will go from being 23 miles from my house to 6 miles. I plan on bike commuting every day. Of the many route options I have these are the two I'll probably do the most.
http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&ll=40.899112,-74.429798&spn=0.066952,0.095787&z=13&msid=106075455181547650428.00044725b123ff9b5c2db

I still have some many logistics left to figure out, but I can't wait!

edit: just added a 3rd route which will be my mtn bike commute route.
 
Last edited:
M

Maurice

New Member
Not to stir the knife in the wound, but this is my short commute.

I get creative, mostly on the way back, the back roads around here are fairly safe, especially at night.

This morning a man was coming out of a shop. He saw me coming around and said "I'm jealous!".

Made my day.

Maurice
 
NickDavid

NickDavid

New Member
Glancing Aft said:
It's official, so I can post it, on April 7th my company will be relocating to Parssipany. As a result of the move my office will go from being 23 miles from my house to 6 miles. I plan on bike commuting every day. Of the many route options I have these are the two I'll probably do the most.
http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&ll=40.899112,-74.429798&spn=0.066952,0.095787&z=13&msid=106075455181547650428.00044725b123ff9b5c2db

I still have some many logistics left to figure out, but I can't wait!

edit: just added a 3rd route which will be my mtn bike commute route.
Click to expand...
[Rod Stewart Voice]

Will, have I told you, lately, that I hate you.

[/Rod Stewart voice]

I guess I'll just have to wait until I relocate.
 
MTB Aussie

MTB Aussie

Member
How do you plan on carrying the Mac on the bike? Do you have a rack? If so what kind and how did it attach to the 'ole hardrock?

I am researching racks for my old Jamis hardtail that will be my occasional commuter. I already ride it the one mile to my train station. On the days when I work in NJ I want to ride a little further and my boat anchor laptop _cannot_ go on my back. Yeah, I know I could get a macbook air but some of you know how i feel about that.

Bottom line - anyone got any good rack experiences for throwing a trunk bag or laptop bag on?
 
MTB Aussie

MTB Aussie

Member
MTB Aussie said:
I am researching racks for my old Jamis hardtail that will be my occasional commuter. I already ride it the one mile to my train station. On the days when I work in NJ I want to ride a little further and my boat anchor laptop _cannot_ go on my back. Yeah, I know I could get a macbook air but some of you know how i feel about that.

Bottom line - anyone got any good rack experiences for throwing a trunk bag or laptop bag on?
Click to expand...
Quoting myself (is that like talking to yourself?)

I am still looking for a good rack recommendation. You guys cant all be using backpacks. Any advice welcome.

TIA
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top Bottom