I did 45 minutes for several months and learned that it sucks way more that I thought it would. Never again. 20-30 minutes is the most I will tolerate.

Another bike commuter here. I don't do any cleanup at work. I just stew in my own juices for an hour.

I don't listen to traffic reports and leave at the same time every day.

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Anonymous wrote:I like riding a bike, but I sweat too much to ever use it for a morning commute. There's no place for me to shower at work, and I would be entirely too disgusting by the time I got there.

It wouldn't be a problem going home. But it would never work going to work in the morning.

This is kind of extreme but I have 50 mile RT bike commute (about 25 miles, 1:30 each way) and no shower. I use a body wipe (picture man-sized baby wipe that doesn't smell like baby) product called "showerpill" and it works really well. I drive at least 1 day a week (60 miles, 2:15 RT) and bring clothes. It works fine. Helps that I have my own office but at client sites I just use the restroom. I know daily suit wearers that have similar commutes and no showers.

Funny, I could've written this. Another pro-tip: hand sanitizer for your armpits when you arrive. Keeps them from getting stinky.

Look, there's two options here: one, you can ride your bike and be a little sweaty when you get in. or two, you can die slowly from sitting behind a wheel in traffic. For extenuating reasons I haven't been able to ride for the last 3-4 months, and I feel like I've aged about 20 years. Jesus, I really have no idea how car commuters do it. Killing yourself to live.

No, there aren't ONLY two options. I'm not dying slowly by driving to work. And I sweat way more than most people, especially after working out. Wipes would NEVER cut it, and I work in a shared office, so it would almost be rude to expect people do deal with my BO. Part of my commute used to be a 1 mile walk, and I'd sweat like a fiend doing that (and I'm in shape, I just sweat a lot). So biking just would not work. I'm glad it works for some people, but it's foolish to think that it would work for all people. And I love working out (do so 5 times a week, at least), so I would love the activity. I try to walk during my lunch break, and I sweat so much doing that, that I have to freshen up in the bathroom. But the distance I would have to bike would mean I'd be drenched, hair and all.

That said, my commute is about 45 minutes. And it works for me. I drink my coffee, listen to my iPod. I used to take public transportation and probably will again some day, but I needed a break. People talking on their cell phones were pretty much driving me insane. Sure, traffic isn't great, but at least I don't have to listen to people's inane conversations every day. I imagine at some point I'll alternate, public transportation a few times a week, driving the rest. But I'm not ready yet.

My DH and I feel that one hour, including traffic, is doable, especially for a job you enjoy.

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Anonymous wrote:I like riding a bike, but I sweat too much to ever use it for a morning commute. There's no place for me to shower at work, and I would be entirely too disgusting by the time I got there.

It wouldn't be a problem going home. But it would never work going to work in the morning.

This is kind of extreme but I have 50 mile RT bike commute (about 25 miles, 1:30 each way) and no shower. I use a body wipe (picture man-sized baby wipe that doesn't smell like baby) product called "showerpill" and it works really well. I drive at least 1 day a week (60 miles, 2:15 RT) and bring clothes. It works fine. Helps that I have my own office but at client sites I just use the restroom. I know daily suit wearers that have similar commutes and no showers.

Funny, I could've written this. Another pro-tip: hand sanitizer for your armpits when you arrive. Keeps them from getting stinky.

Look, there's two options here: one, you can ride your bike and be a little sweaty when you get in. or two, you can die slowly from sitting behind a wheel in traffic. For extenuating reasons I haven't been able to ride for the last 3-4 months, and I feel like I've aged about 20 years. Jesus, I really have no idea how car commuters do it. Killing yourself to live.

45 minutes including traffic

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Anonymous wrote:45 minute bike ride is the best! You never have to go to the gym, and it is often just as fast as metro or just a little longer. Win win win.

You have to really like biking to do this. I wouldn't bike to work even for 15 minutes.

I wish! Presumably you don't have any children+heavy books to drop off = biking not an option. Or do you drop off, return home and then bike? My work hours do not allow that.

We live half a block from our elementary school. So no problem.

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Anonymous wrote:45 minute bike ride is the best! You never have to go to the gym, and it is often just as fast as metro or just a little longer. Win win win.

You have to really like biking to do this. I wouldn't bike to work even for 15 minutes.

Why, that's because you are a yam. Have fun in traffic.

Anonymous wrote:I like riding a bike, but I sweat too much to ever use it for a morning commute. There's no place for me to shower at work, and I would be entirely too disgusting by the time I got there.

It wouldn't be a problem going home. But it would never work going to work in the morning.

This is kind of extreme but I have 50 mile RT bike commute (about 25 miles, 1:30 each way) and no shower. I use a body wipe (picture man-sized baby wipe that doesn't smell like baby) product called "showerpill" and it works really well. I drive at least 1 day a week (60 miles, 2:15 RT) and bring clothes. It works fine. Helps that I have my own office but at client sites I just use the restroom. I know daily suit wearers that have similar commutes and no showers.

I like riding a bike, but I sweat too much to ever use it for a morning commute. There's no place for me to shower at work, and I would be entirely too disgusting by the time I got there.

It wouldn't be a problem going home. But it would never work going to work in the morning.

+3 for bike commuting. I've got an hour and 15 min commute and I love it.

+2 for bike commuting. We are going to get a bike trailer for DC so we can do this. Now, I walk or jog and metro and it takes just under an hour door to door, including a daycare drop off. It works out well, considering that I get my exercise done during the commute and it is not stressful.

I would hate driving an hour in traffic, though.

+1 for bike commuting. Mine is around 30 minutes door to door and I am really loving it. My commute by car (including parking and then getting to the building where I work) is around 20-25 minutes in the early morning, but easily can be double that in PM rush. I don't think I could handle anything longer than 45 minutes. And I never have to figure out when to fit in a workout anymore.

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Anonymous wrote:45 minute bike ride is the best! You never have to go to the gym, and it is often just as fast as metro or just a little longer. Win win win.

You have to really like biking to do this. I wouldn't bike to work even for 15 minutes.

I wish! Presumably you don't have any children+heavy books to drop off = biking not an option. Or do you drop off, return home and then bike? My work hours do not allow that.

Anonymous wrote:45 minute bike ride is the best! You never have to go to the gym, and it is often just as fast as metro or just a little longer. Win win win.

You have to really like biking to do this. I wouldn't bike to work even for 15 minutes.