First commute to work

Reyno2ac · May 22nd, 2012, 06:32 AM

I rode my bike to work for the first time today. I think it was the best decision I have made in a while!

It's a short commute for me, about 10 miles, but it felt like it only took me about 30 seconds! I was actually sad to have to get off the bike when I got here...lol

flynjay · May 22nd, 2012, 06:41 AM

Welcome to the world of commuting on a bike. I've been doing it since January. My commute is only 8.3 miles but, like you said, it feels like it only takes a minute.

Be careful out there, the asphault jungle can be a rough place.

whiteboy · May 22nd, 2012, 06:44 AM

Yea bike rides for some reason always feel short while going to work, and I ride 1hour each way lol. Good on saving gas though.

nycsteve · May 22nd, 2012, 06:47 AM

I've been riding to work since January as well (that's when I picked up my bike) and it is awesome. I travel about 12 miles and it feels a little longer then you guys, but then again I am in NYC traffic over a bridge and then a "Highway" with lot's of lights.

flynjay · May 22nd, 2012, 06:52 AM

I didn't really realize this before now, but I didn't hit a single red light on the way to work. Quite a feat since I go through 14 traffic lights and cross 4 major roads.

nycsteve · May 22nd, 2012, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by flynjay

I didn't really realize this before now, but I didn't hit a single red light on the way to work. Quite a feat since I go through 14 traffic lights and cross 4 major roads.

I once and once only stopped at 2 red lights on my way to work. It was awesome but freaky! After I got passed the last light I thought to myself, "WTF just happened? I got here way too fast, I must've ran a red light or two."

miss_syn · May 22nd, 2012, 08:18 AM

Bah. I go 6 miles and it's usually about 30minutes to an hour.

Reyno2ac · May 22nd, 2012, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by miss_syn

Bah. I go 6 miles and it's usually about 30minutes to an hour.

That can't be fun on a motorcycle...

miss_syn · May 22nd, 2012, 08:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Reyno2ac

That can't be fun on a motorcycle...

Sometimes I take the bus just because of traffic.

Going home is better, I can usually do it in about 10-15 minutes.

dfox · May 22nd, 2012, 08:52 AM

I hear ya... 4 miles, never takes less than 30 mins.

It would be 10 if I split, but massachussetts drivers would run me over and think they did the world a favor, so I stick to lanes.

nycsteve · May 22nd, 2012, 09:33 AM

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Originally Posted by dfox

I hear ya... 4 miles, never takes less than 30 mins.

It would be 10 if I split, but massachussetts drivers would run me over and think they did the world a favor, so I stick to lanes.

I split all day long, if not I'll never get anywhere on time!

Fijilight08 · June 11th, 2012, 04:49 PM

I love the feeling i get when i'm getting ready to leave work knowing i'll be riding back home.

xSean13 · June 11th, 2012, 04:51 PM

Rode my bike to work today (as I always do), meanwhile, severe thunderstorms are rolling in. Yay.

NJ Ninjette · June 14th, 2012, 05:43 PM

My commute is 42 miles and takes about an hour, includes back roads to interstate.

May 22nd, 2012, 06:32 AM	#1
Reyno2ac ninjette.org member Name: Andrew Location: Michigan Join Date: Mar 2012 Motorcycle(s): Red 2009 Ninja 650r Posts: 209	First commute to work I rode my bike to work for the first time today. I think it was the best decision I have made in a while! It's a short commute for me, about 10 miles, but it felt like it only took me about 30 seconds! I was actually sad to have to get off the bike when I got here...lol

May 22nd, 2012, 06:44 AM	#3
whiteboy ninjette.org member Name: justin Location: Odessa Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 blue ninja 250r Posts: 223	Yea bike rides for some reason always feel short while going to work, and I ride 1hour each way lol. Good on saving gas though. __________________________________________________ If you’re going to lead, then lead. If you’re going to follow, get the hell out of my way!

May 22nd, 2012, 06:47 AM	#4
nycsteve Biker Name: Steve Location: Brooklyn, NY Join Date: Nov 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250 SE Posts: 723	I've been riding to work since January as well (that's when I picked up my bike) and it is awesome. I travel about 12 miles and it feels a little longer then you guys, but then again I am in NYC traffic over a bridge and then a "Highway" with lot's of lights. __________________________________________________ S*** Happens! Design Stuff \| Tumblr James 1:2-4

June 14th, 2012, 05:43 PM	#14
NJ Ninjette ninjette.org member Name: Joe Location: NJ Join Date: Mar 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Ninja 250R, 2007 Husky TE 250, 2002 KTM EXC 250r Posts: 217	My commute is 42 miles and takes about an hour, includes back roads to interstate. __________________________________________________

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May 22nd, 2012, 06:41 AM	#2
flynjay ninjette.org guru Name: Jason Location: Houston, TX Join Date: Nov 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 (sold), '06 Ninja 650R Posts: 455	Welcome to the world of commuting on a bike. I've been doing it since January. My commute is only 8.3 miles but, like you said, it feels like it only takes a minute. Be careful out there, the asphault jungle can be a rough place.

May 22nd, 2012, 06:52 AM	#5
flynjay ninjette.org guru Name: Jason Location: Houston, TX Join Date: Nov 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 (sold), '06 Ninja 650R Posts: 455	I didn't really realize this before now, but I didn't hit a single red light on the way to work. Quite a feat since I go through 14 traffic lights and cross 4 major roads.

May 22nd, 2012, 08:18 AM	#7
miss_syn my hair matches my bike Name: Tiffany Location: Greater Pittsburgh Metropolitan Area Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Red 250r Posts: 411	Bah. I go 6 miles and it's usually about 30minutes to an hour.

May 22nd, 2012, 08:52 AM	#10
dfox ninjette.org sage Name: Fox Location: Boston Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 08 250R Posts: 881	I hear ya... 4 miles, never takes less than 30 mins. It would be 10 if I split, but massachussetts drivers would run me over and think they did the world a favor, so I stick to lanes.

June 11th, 2012, 04:49 PM	#12
Fijilight08 ninjette.org member Name: Gabe Location: NOVA Join Date: May 2012 Motorcycle(s): 250r Posts: 29	I love the feeling i get when i'm getting ready to leave work knowing i'll be riding back home.

June 11th, 2012, 04:51 PM	#13
xSean13 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Sean Location: Middle TN Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250r (sold) / '03 CBR 600RR Posts: A lot.	Rode my bike to work today (as I always do), meanwhile, severe thunderstorms are rolling in. Yay.