Marty Backe Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 In the United States, the National Bike to Work Day for 2018 is Friday May 18th. Last year I rode my Monster to and from work (~27-miles each way) on that day. This year I'll be riding my ACM. Anybody else going to take this opportunity to get a little extra riding in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kour Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 i miight. it would be fun to mingle with the cyclists. looks like our area's got t-storms predicted for that day, though we'll see! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fat Unicyclist Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 I'm definitely doing it! But then I commute by EUC most days anyway... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacPara Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 4 hours ago, Marty Backe said: In the United States, the National Bike to Work Day for 2018 is Friday May 18th. Last year I rode my Monster to and from work (~27-miles each way) on that day. This year I'll be riding my ACM. Anybody else going to take this opportunity to get a little extra riding in? Funny you'd bring that up. My trolley handle for the ACM is supposed to arrive today and I will start commuting by ACM to work as soon as I can install it. So, hopefully I can start doing this on Tuesday or Wednesday. Friday will just be like any other ACM commute day then. :-) In case you wonder how far it is, it's just about 8 miles each way trying to avoid major roads, so I won't be that fast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Backe Posted May 14, 2018 Author Share Posted May 14, 2018 41 minutes ago, MacPara said: Funny you'd bring that up. My trolley handle for the ACM is supposed to arrive today and I will start commuting by ACM to work as soon as I can install it. So, hopefully I can start doing this on Tuesday or Wednesday. Friday will just be like any other ACM commute day then. :-) In case you wonder how far it is, it's just about 8 miles each way trying to avoid major roads, so I won't be that fast. I'd ride mine every day too if my commute was like yours. But 27-miles is a couple hour ride so not very practical except for this yearly event. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rehab1 Posted May 14, 2018 Share Posted May 14, 2018 There is definately something wrong with the area I live. Most roads don’t even have sidewalks. My residence road is 45 MPH but most drivers go 55-60. Sorry but I’m driving to work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fat Unicyclist Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 11 hours ago, Marty Backe said: I'd ride mine every day too if my commute was like yours. But 27-miles is a couple hour ride so not very practical except for this yearly event. But if you rode 27mph, wouldn't it only take one hour? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty Backe Posted May 15, 2018 Author Share Posted May 15, 2018 6 hours ago, The Fat Unicyclist said: But if you rode 27mph, wouldn't it only take one hour? You know, you're too smart for New Zealand. You need to move to the States Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unventor Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 19 minutes ago, Marty Backe said: You know, you're too smart for New Zealand. You need to move to the States Well if you move to Germany you can cut the time to less than half.....if you practice. Power off your EUC and learn to balance it still, and hook up on a car on free-speed autobann section with suspenders ??? ...What could possibly go wrong...grab a "few beers" ?? to loosen up and be able to bump-absorb in knees. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Vu Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 I live 4 miles away from work so I'm able to ride everyday taking residential streets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TremF Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 Cycle to work day? Same s**t different day for me then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacPara Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 On 5/14/2018 at 1:08 PM, MacPara said: Funny you'd bring that up. My trolley handle for the ACM is supposed to arrive today and I will start commuting by ACM to work as soon as I can install it. So, hopefully I can start doing this on Tuesday or Wednesday. Friday will just be like any other ACM commute day then. :-) In case you wonder how far it is, it's just about 8 miles each way trying to avoid major roads, so I won't be that fast. Turns out that going by EUC required 9.4 miles instead of 8 by car. I was still able to get really close to the 30 minutes ride time I aimed at with 33 minutes door to door. Now, I am aware of the time it needs to just get ready (putting on all the safety gear and backpack, turn on blinkers, etc.). If we could just step on and go and be protected from a fall, wouldn't that be great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eddiemoy Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 I work from home Fridays. Too dangerous here in NJ to ride to work for me. Would be 22.5 miles. I was considering eventually riding my motorcycle to work. But I need to get my license first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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