How far is your commute to work?

Apex · August 19th, 2009, 04:38 AM

Now no guessing, just go to maps.google.com, and type in the route you take. Whatever distance you get, type that into this thread.

The thought came up with exactly how far it is to work because I was thinking about cycling to work vs driving. Now I know I can take the 250, but I'd really like to get into great shape, and I know commuting on a bike is a great way to do it.

I can go for a long time at about 15mph if the 100* sun isn't burning down on me. My distance is 25.4 miles. It takes me about 35-45 minutes to get from point A to B (driving). If I was on my bicycle, that would take me close to 2 hours to get to work, one way.

The end result was an enthusiastic H3LL NO when it comes to riding my bike to work. If I were only <15 miles, then I'd be all over it. My wife and I got into a discussion about what would happen if gas prices hit like $8+ a gallon. I mentioned riding a bicycle, but then I thought that the distance would be too great. I'd love to do it, but that far, with the weather as hot and humid as it is, I'm sure I'd smell great when I got to work. I'd need time to shower too. Taking a bike would definitely be a last resort, unless I got a job that was closer.

CRXTrek · August 19th, 2009, 04:47 AM

I have a 3 mile round trip to work.
That's why the only two wheels i take to work are pedal powered.

SteveL · August 19th, 2009, 05:24 AM

30 miles round trip but up and down hill.

Steve

gizmogamez · August 19th, 2009, 05:27 AM

my trip is 82.1km each way, so 164.2km round trip...not able to go with pedal power here, i don't even want to think about doing it in the winter with 12" of fresh snow on the roads. my 250 does the job well when weather is dry and above freezing.

bob706 · August 19th, 2009, 06:17 AM

1.9 miles one way for me. I used to take a bicycle when gas was around $4.
I may start up again when the weather gets cooler cause even though my commute is so short, on hot days I would get into work drenched in sweat.

smcbride11 · August 19th, 2009, 06:47 AM

3 miles on the nose.

I'd ride the bicycle, but sweating in wool dress pants is less appealing than root canal, and only slightly more appealing than showering at the office. (aka - I'm horribly lazy).

tinng321 · August 19th, 2009, 07:17 AM

70 miles round trip.

Talonne · August 19th, 2009, 08:39 AM

25km each way, but I don't bike there.

SlowCheetah · August 19th, 2009, 09:23 AM

Right now I'm doing 16 miles one way. When I start school in September that will increase to 39.22 miles each way. But when that happens I'll only be working part time and commuting three times a week.

Cedilla · August 19th, 2009, 10:03 AM

I commute 46 miles round trip every day, I can get to work in around 20 min on the ninja.

hybridxx · August 19th, 2009, 10:06 AM

16 Miles each way in SoCal Freeway in a 2001 Honda Odyssey =( *sigh*

camaroz1985 · August 19th, 2009, 11:23 AM

5.2 miles round trip

Kawikaze · August 19th, 2009, 01:32 PM

65 Miles round trip.

SpyderGirl · August 19th, 2009, 01:42 PM

74 miles round trip. All freeway including the Bay Bridge and Caldecott Tunnel (if I go that way -- it's a little further if I go around the tunnel the other direction). So needless to say, no bicycle. But I have done it on my 250 and on the Spyder. Normally I just carpool to Oakland and ride the train into San Francisco. Easier than having to deal with trying to park in SF.

capt_bugaloo · August 19th, 2009, 02:39 PM

About 20 KM (12 miles) each way.

Of course, if it's a nice day for riding I often take a longer route home...

nate-bama · August 19th, 2009, 03:04 PM

10 miles, 12 minutes

Snake · August 19th, 2009, 07:09 PM

Well it used to be 10 miles each way wheb I worked in town. Now I work out of town on the road and am currently about 300 miles away in Cleveland, Mississippi.

JaeL · August 19th, 2009, 07:23 PM

16.4m round trizzip

sombo · August 19th, 2009, 09:24 PM

16.9 miles - about 22 minutes one way according to Google. I also have to go through tolls so it kinda slows ya down. But then again I (and 95% of the traffic) don't exactly do the speed limit lol.

Jerry · August 19th, 2009, 11:56 PM

92 miles round trip the short way.
130 the long way.
112 if I make a loop
Home at 450ft
Work at 7000 ft
Speed Limits 25-55 mph
Good Fun, perfect little bike.

Totally hokey video clip...

Link to original page on YouTube.

andrewexd · August 20th, 2009, 01:01 AM

50 miles roundtrip to school

conchwanab · August 20th, 2009, 03:28 AM

28 miles round trip

demp · August 20th, 2009, 05:51 AM

86.3km each way, or 172.6km round trip, rediculous, so happy I'm only out at this job for another month or two

cifex · August 20th, 2009, 08:58 AM

14.3m each way. I've ridden to work before. It sucks. You're disgusting and sweaty all day.

Sound Wave · August 20th, 2009, 09:06 PM

433 feet according to google map.

what do i win?

andrewexd · August 20th, 2009, 10:14 PM

<------------- that

imunro · August 21st, 2009, 12:24 AM

11km each way on pleasant residential roads. And as long as I don't get stuck behind a truck or an overly-timid cage, there are some half-decent twisties too.

Nickds7 · August 21st, 2009, 01:46 AM

2 miles each way

BlueTyke · August 21st, 2009, 07:27 AM

17.2 round trip. Takes about a half an hour each way because people can't drive.. Ugh.

patw · August 21st, 2009, 12:26 PM

86.1 km, 172km round trip which is (consults google), 106 miles. I commute with the 250 as much as possible.

edwinmcq · August 21st, 2009, 12:35 PM

1.7 miles if I want to avoid the crackheads. 1.25 if I want to drive through them.

kkim · August 21st, 2009, 12:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by edwinmcq

1.7 miles if I want to avoid the crackheads. 1.25 if I want to drive through them.

mmm... that's funny and sad at the same time.

ninjabrewer · August 22nd, 2009, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sound Wave

433 feet according to google map.

what do i win?

you win, don't know what, but you win.
I remember you showing me where you work when I was there.

me......2.6 miles, for now.

nb

beowuff · August 22nd, 2009, 11:10 AM

Well, I usually take one of 3 routes...

10 miles on the freeway, when I'm in a hurry.

10.8 miles if I take the back road, which I usually do except it's under construction.

31 miles when I get off work in time. This is an alt route while my "normal" long route is under construction.

30.7 miles, my usual long route currently under construction.

These vary all the time as I explore new routes and side roads. There's tons of good places to ride between Redmond and Bothell...

Strider · August 22nd, 2009, 01:29 PM

12 miles to work ... 16 miles coming home.
I take the scenic way back to releave the stress of the day ....

emt250 · August 23rd, 2009, 02:26 AM

5 minute drive. I don't ride, though, because I'm afraid people will steal or break my gear.

250rinblack · August 23rd, 2009, 02:54 AM

44km one way..the long way (my preferred route) or 41km the short and dangerous way..i.e. on the heavily reconstructed Gateway Arterial Bridge tollway. Not a good place for bikes; too many trucks in hurry and too many car drivers paying no attention while they look at the new bridge under construction

All things being equal and I don't get caught in one of Brisbanes' notorious grid-locks about 40mins.

August 19th, 2009, 04:38 AM	#1
Apex Livin' the Minimoto Life Name: Mark Location: Riding around in TX Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2022 Honda Navi, 2018 Z-125 Pro Posts: A lot.	How far is your commute to work? Now no guessing, just go to maps.google.com, and type in the route you take. Whatever distance you get, type that into this thread. The thought came up with exactly how far it is to work because I was thinking about cycling to work vs driving. Now I know I can take the 250, but I'd really like to get into great shape, and I know commuting on a bike is a great way to do it. I can go for a long time at about 15mph if the 100* sun isn't burning down on me. My distance is 25.4 miles. It takes me about 35-45 minutes to get from point A to B (driving). If I was on my bicycle, that would take me close to 2 hours to get to work, one way. The end result was an enthusiastic H3LL NO when it comes to riding my bike to work. If I were only <15 miles, then I'd be all over it. My wife and I got into a discussion about what would happen if gas prices hit like $8+ a gallon. I mentioned riding a bicycle, but then I thought that the distance would be too great. I'd love to do it, but that far, with the weather as hot and humid as it is, I'm sure I'd smell great when I got to work. I'd need time to shower too. Taking a bike would definitely be a last resort, unless I got a job that was closer. __________________________________________________ --- My IG Page --- My FB page! --- 2022 Honda Navi && 2018 Z-125 Pro

August 19th, 2009, 05:24 AM	#3
SteveL old git Name: Steve Location: Geneve Switzerland Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): BMW K1300S Posts: 479	30 miles round trip but up and down hill. Steve __________________________________________________ Some mistakes are too much fun to make only once.

August 19th, 2009, 01:42 PM	#14
SpyderGirl 3 for street, 2 for dirt Name: Katlyn Location: San Francisco Bay Area (California) Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Can Am Spyder PE #1344 / 2009 Kawi KLX140L Monster Energy / 2009 Kawi Ninja 250R (RIP 8.23.09) Posts: 586	74 miles round trip. All freeway including the Bay Bridge and Caldecott Tunnel (if I go that way -- it's a little further if I go around the tunnel the other direction). So needless to say, no bicycle. But I have done it on my 250 and on the Spyder. Normally I just carpool to Oakland and ride the train into San Francisco. Easier than having to deal with trying to park in SF. __________________________________________________ Feel free to look me up on facebook.

August 19th, 2009, 02:39 PM	#15
capt_bugaloo motorcycle rider Name: Bruce Location: Victoria, BC Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '14 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom (silver) Posts: A lot.	About 20 KM (12 miles) each way. Of course, if it's a nice day for riding I often take a longer route home... __________________________________________________ '14 Yamaha V-Star 650 Custom (silver)

August 19th, 2009, 03:04 PM	#16
nate-bama North Alabama Mtn. ryder Name: Nate Location: Alabama Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Posts: 537	10 miles, 12 minutes __________________________________________________ QTRltrPWR

August 19th, 2009, 04:47 AM	#2
CRXTrek FORMER MOTORCYCLE RIDER Name: Steve Location: On a Trek SU200 or in my CRX Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): Rode an 08 250r then rode an 08 ZX-6R until i totaled it on 7/10/10 Posts: 758	I have a 3 mile round trip to work. That's why the only two wheels i take to work are pedal powered.

August 19th, 2009, 05:27 AM	#4
gizmogamez ninjette.org member Name: Mike Location: Barrie, Ontario, Canada Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R SE Green Posts: 217	my trip is 82.1km each way, so 164.2km round trip...not able to go with pedal power here, i don't even want to think about doing it in the winter with 12" of fresh snow on the roads. my 250 does the job well when weather is dry and above freezing.

August 19th, 2009, 06:17 AM	#5
bob706 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Sean Location: Mary Esther, FL Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 1998 HD Road King Posts: A lot.	1.9 miles one way for me. I used to take a bicycle when gas was around $4. I may start up again when the weather gets cooler cause even though my commute is so short, on hot days I would get into work drenched in sweat.

August 19th, 2009, 06:47 AM	#6
smcbride11 ninjette.org member Name: Steve Location: Providence, RI Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '95 BMW K75 Posts: 188	3 miles on the nose. I'd ride the bicycle, but sweating in wool dress pants is less appealing than root canal, and only slightly more appealing than showering at the office. (aka - I'm horribly lazy).

August 19th, 2009, 07:17 AM	#7
tinng321 ninjette.org sage Name: Tin Location: NJ Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 08 black 250r (sold); '09 black zx6r Posts: 903	70 miles round trip.

August 19th, 2009, 08:39 AM	#8
Talonne ninjette.org guru Name: Jessica Location: Calgary, Canada Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Metallic Diablo Black Posts: 298	25km each way, but I don't bike there.

August 19th, 2009, 09:23 AM	#9
SlowCheetah ninjette.org member Name: Art Location: Southern California Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250 SE Posts: 32	Right now I'm doing 16 miles one way. When I start school in September that will increase to 39.22 miles each way. But when that happens I'll only be working part time and commuting three times a week.

August 19th, 2009, 10:03 AM	#10
Cedilla ninjette.org sage Name: Chris Location: Huntsville, AL Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 (sold) Posts: 755	I commute 46 miles round trip every day, I can get to work in around 20 min on the ninja.

August 19th, 2009, 10:06 AM	#11
hybridxx ninjette.org member Name: Rodrigo Location: SoCal Inland Empire Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): Someday.. Posts: 203	16 Miles each way in SoCal Freeway in a 2001 Honda Odyssey =( sigh

August 19th, 2009, 11:23 AM	#12
camaroz1985 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Ryan Location: Carlisle, PA Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 WR250R, 2006 Ural Raven (Sold), 2009 Versys Green (Sold), 2008 Ninja 250R Green (Sold) Posts: A lot.	5.2 miles round trip

August 19th, 2009, 01:32 PM	#13
Kawikaze * Name: Daniel Location: East Bay CA Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Ninja 250R SE (Sold) Posts: 41	65 Miles round trip.

August 19th, 2009, 07:09 PM	#17
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	Well it used to be 10 miles each way wheb I worked in town. Now I work out of town on the road and am currently about 300 miles away in Cleveland, Mississippi.

August 19th, 2009, 07:23 PM	#18
JaeL Bike Thrasher Name: JaeL Location: Omaha Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 EX250r Posts: 334 Blog Entries: 10	16.4m round trizzip __________________________________________________ Intuitive Sliders, Aftermarket pegs, Custom Paint, Seat Cowl, Tinted Screen, Aftermarket flush mounts, Wheel Tape, Fender Chopped, Stock Shortie Exhaust and Woodcraft ClipOns

August 19th, 2009, 09:24 PM	#19
sombo Newb..... on a steeek! :D Name: Mike Location: Windermere, FL Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2012 Harley Davidson XL883L Sportster Superlow Posts: A lot.	16.9 miles - about 22 minutes one way according to Google. I also have to go through tolls so it kinda slows ya down. But then again I (and 95% of the traffic) don't exactly do the speed limit lol.

August 19th, 2009, 11:56 PM	#20
Jerry ninjette.org member Name: Jerry Location: California Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2007 EX250 Posts: 178	92 miles round trip the short way. 130 the long way. 112 if I make a loop Home at 450ft Work at 7000 ft Speed Limits 25-55 mph Good Fun, perfect little bike. Totally hokey video clip... Link to original page on YouTube.

August 20th, 2009, 01:01 AM	#21
andrewexd ninjette.org guru Name: Andrew Location: LA Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): 07 GSXR600 (N250 sold :( ) Posts: 415	50 miles roundtrip to school

August 20th, 2009, 03:28 AM	#22
conchwanab ninjette.org member Name: Keith Location: Munroe Falls Ohio Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 ninja 250 Posts: 98	28 miles round trip

August 20th, 2009, 05:51 AM	#23
demp ninjette.org sage Name: Matthew Location: Toronto Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2015 V-Star 950 Tourer (Deep Blue) Posts: 570	86.3km each way, or 172.6km round trip, rediculous, so happy I'm only out at this job for another month or two

August 20th, 2009, 08:58 AM	#24
cifex ninjette.org guru Name: Z Location: Long Island, NY Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R (sold) Posts: 356	14.3m each way. I've ridden to work before. It sucks. You're disgusting and sweaty all day.

August 20th, 2009, 09:06 PM	#25
Sound Wave Ramen Rider Name: Gary Location: Honolulu, Hawaii Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2015 BMW R1200R, 08 Honda VFR800A (sold), 09 Ninja 250R (sold) Posts: A lot.	433 feet according to google map. what do i win?

August 20th, 2009, 10:14 PM	#26
andrewexd ninjette.org guru Name: Andrew Location: LA Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): 07 GSXR600 (N250 sold :( ) Posts: 415	<------------- that

August 21st, 2009, 12:24 AM	#27
imunro Year-round rider Name: Ian Location: Vancouver BC Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ebony 250R Posts: 37	11km each way on pleasant residential roads. And as long as I don't get stuck behind a truck or an overly-timid cage, there are some half-decent twisties too. __________________________________________________ "Do not be too timid and squeamish about your actions. All life is an experience." - Ralph Waldo Emerson My Albums

August 21st, 2009, 01:46 AM	#28
Nickds7 ninjette.org guru Name: Nick Location: Sacramento, California. Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r Posts: 379	2 miles each way

August 21st, 2009, 07:27 AM	#29
BlueTyke So slow I'm first! Name: Sunny Location: San Jose, CA Join Date: Oct 2008 Motorcycle(s): 06 Kawasaki Ninja EX250 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 10	17.2 round trip. Takes about a half an hour each way because people can't drive.. Ugh. __________________________________________________ Learn from the mistakes of others, you cannot make them all yourself. Save yourself the trouble and Learn.

August 21st, 2009, 12:26 PM	#30
patw ninjette.org guru Name: Pat Location: Barrie, Ontario Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250 SE Posts: 338	86.1 km, 172km round trip which is (consults google), 106 miles. I commute with the 250 as much as possible. __________________________________________________ 2013 CRF250L 1985 GL1200 Interstate

August 21st, 2009, 12:35 PM	#31
edwinmcq ninjette.org member Name: Ed Location: Washington DC Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 157	1.7 miles if I want to avoid the crackheads. 1.25 if I want to drive through them. __________________________________________________ www.edmcqueen.com

August 22nd, 2009, 11:10 AM	#34
beowuff ninjette.org member Name: Yancy Location: Redmond Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: 225	Well, I usually take one of 3 routes... 10 miles on the freeway, when I'm in a hurry. 10.8 miles if I take the back road, which I usually do except it's under construction. 31 miles when I get off work in time. This is an alt route while my "normal" long route is under construction. 30.7 miles, my usual long route currently under construction. These vary all the time as I explore new routes and side roads. There's tons of good places to ride between Redmond and Bothell...

August 22nd, 2009, 01:29 PM	#35
Strider Back on the Black! Name: Alan Location: Gastonia, North Carolina Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Kawasaki Ninja EX250 (Black) Posts: 831	12 miles to work ... 16 miles coming home. I take the scenic way back to releave the stress of the day .... __________________________________________________ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ATGATT 4EVER

August 23rd, 2009, 02:26 AM	#36
emt250 2 Wheel Newb Name: Scott Location: Sacramento, CA Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2007 250r Posts: 218 Blog Entries: 1	5 minute drive. I don't ride, though, because I'm afraid people will steal or break my gear. __________________________________________________ "Always remember, your mind is like a parachute. It works best when not being eaten by zombies" -Someone

August 23rd, 2009, 02:54 AM	#37
250rinblack ninjette.org member Name: Mark Location: Brisbane QLD Australia Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): White 2011 Aprilia RSV4R Posts: 125	44km one way..the long way (my preferred route) or 41km the short and dangerous way..i.e. on the heavily reconstructed Gateway Arterial Bridge tollway. Not a good place for bikes; too many trucks in hurry and too many car drivers paying no attention while they look at the new bridge under construction All things being equal and I don't get caught in one of Brisbanes' notorious grid-locks about 40mins. __________________________________________________ Whatever you do just don't drop it.