Bike ride into work.......

[GinnyPig]

It was actually refreshing and enjoyable. I took my time , had a shower when I got to work and I’m feeling really good. It helps that the sun is shining. Well pleased - I will update tonight with my overall thoughts.

[bikegrrrl 1lb]

Ooh, well done you, I'll look out for your update. How far is your journey and what's your normal mode of travel?

[GinnyPig in reply to bikegrrrl]

It’s 7 miles...... usual mode of transport is the bus. Leeds has spent a fortune on cycle path, so I felt super safe - I really enjoyed it! 🤪

[bikegrrrl 1lb in reply to GinnyPig]

Wow that's great!

[DartmoorDumpling Restart Feb 2024]

Cycling is one of the best calorie burners...especially where hills are involved. My daughter has a bike-mad boyfriend and in joining him on rides, working up from short pleasure trips to 40 mile charity rides, and lately, even a race.....she has lost probably 4 stones and gained in confidence and self belief! Keep it up...maybe plan a trip with a friend...who knows how toned and lean you will end up!

[GinnyPig in reply to DartmoorDumpling]

Wow that’s amazing good for her

[S11m]

How much longer does it take you to get to work - including the shower?

You could ride slowly, and avoid having to spend time having a shower - but a five-minute shower does not take long.

Many decades ago I cycled to work - but it was only about two miles... and there was no shower.

My son cycles about 12 miles from near Wimbledon to Canary Wharf most days.

[GinnyPig in reply to S11m]

To be honest, it’s around the same time including the shower. Although Leeds has good cycle routes the buses leave a lot to be desired.... plus I’m more reliable (i think) than the buses. I’m take it easy until I’ve built up my fitness so tomorrow it will be back on the bus😔

[S11m in reply to GinnyPig]

If you want to be reliable, make sure you carry a pump, tyres levers, a spare inner tube and a charged mobile phone. Could you get a taxi at short notice if you needed one?

[burntsun Maintainer Restart Feb 2024 6kg]

Good for you! I cycle commute too, but less distance. Having bike lanes, showers etc makes it much more achievable. I agree that cycling is more reliable than bus commuting and more flexible too!

[Lytham 3 stone in reply to burntsun]

Heyy are you going to join our summer challenge and pledge to achieve something in 10 weeks? Drop a dress size, fit into an old outfit, lose an inch or get fitter? Im going to pledge hitting 20,000 steps on my fitbit, beating my personal best x

[GinnyPig in reply to Lytham]

Yes, definitely

[Lytham 3 stone in reply to GinnyPig]

Brilliant! It will start on the 26th, what are you going to pledge? X

[GinnyPig]

Soooooooooo. It was a difficult ride home.... lots of hills, and a head wind which never seemed to change direction, even when I did. Had to stop a couple of times, but I’m super pleased with myself. I thought if I could do that twice to start with, my cycling fitness should improve. I was a bit worried that I would be a hungry hippo when I got home , but I’m okay, sticking to my count. I think I’m going to sleep like a log tonight, which will be nice. Bus/walk tomorrow nothing too much ..... step by step day by day 😀