Not just a time invesent – if you’re biking 18 miles you’re going to need a shower where you’re going, or you’re going to need a job where you can show up drenched in sweat.
And that’s not factoring in rain or snow or having to transport large objects or people.
Like, kind of? That’s both ways, so 15 miles one way means I could use a decent level of pedal assist. Regulations mean my ebike can’t go faster than 25mph, but as long as I’m not on the highway that’s fine.
Also, I’d be taking mostly farm-to-market routes. Lots of 35mph roads, mostly gravel (fortunately I have mountain bike tires and shock absorbers so gravel isn’t really that bad). I’ve done this a few times, but doing it every day… forever because I sold my car would be seriously challenging. Especially in bad weather! I’m in Iowa, it snows tons out here!
Is that at all feasible?
I mean not in pedestrian and bike hostile places. But in Germany I was commuting 30km each way daily on an analog bike, no problem.
For reference, 30km is 18.6 miles.
30 miles would be 48km.
It’s feasible, but it’s a pretty significant time investment!
Not just a time invesent – if you’re biking 18 miles you’re going to need a shower where you’re going, or you’re going to need a job where you can show up drenched in sweat.
And that’s not factoring in rain or snow or having to transport large objects or people.
I mean considering people drive a hour each way in many places…
Yeah like, I’ve done it. It’s not terrible.
If the weather is fine.
I wouldn’t want to do it in blowing snow lol
I know a guy that did that. Used the work gym showers before starting day.
Crud, I don’t have those
Like, kind of? That’s both ways, so 15 miles one way means I could use a decent level of pedal assist. Regulations mean my ebike can’t go faster than 25mph, but as long as I’m not on the highway that’s fine.
Also, I’d be taking mostly farm-to-market routes. Lots of 35mph roads, mostly gravel (fortunately I have mountain bike tires and shock absorbers so gravel isn’t really that bad). I’ve done this a few times, but doing it every day… forever because I sold my car would be seriously challenging. Especially in bad weather! I’m in Iowa, it snows tons out here!
Ah, see, turns out we are in similar situations, including climate wise. Hence the original question