Biking it for unfit overweight lumpers

[Ticktock]

2.2 miles is no distance at all. The average walking speed is just over 3mph. If you can cycle even twice as fast as you walk then you can do it in about 20 minutes, and I would hope that on the flat you'd do much better than that!

[Ticktock]

Hope you're not a manger!

What, like a trough, or a French person who eats?

[vwdan]

Seriously the wrong advice if you're expecting a positive reaction. Hope you're not a manger!

How - 2.2 miles in 20 mins is just under 10 minute mile pace - a relaxed run for most people. 2.2 miles in 15 mins is just less than 9mph average on a bike, which should be easily sustained on a road even if his fitness isn't great. Obviously he'll have to suck it and see, and maybe he has 15 sets of traffic lights to get through or something, but the point I was making is that it should in no way take 20 minutes or more and certainly not the 45 he (tongue in cheek) alluded to.

What's a manger?

[psychocandy]

Seriously, that's joggable in 20 minutes - you should be looking at 15 mins or less easily.

Not joggable by me in 20 mins lol.

[Mich the Tester]

Pretty unfit and a bit overweight. Not ridden bike much for years.

Always wondered how feasible bike from train would ever be. I see google maps estimates things like 2.2 miles = 13 mins.

Seems a bit fast for me. Realistically, how long for someone whos a bit slow!

15 to 20 minutes seems about right assuming;

- pretty unfit and overweight
- normal, properly maintained commuting bicycle with tyres pumped up to correct pressure
- no hills
- no waiting around at traffic lights

[vwdan]

Not joggable by me in 20 mins lol.

Haha, maybe not - but I'm sure you saw my point (Note I said jog, not run!)

Seriously, you'll be fine. I'd say a couple of miles is perfect for a cycle ride - it's a little too far for most to be bothered walking, but you can take it steady and still make a good time without tiring yourself before work. Plus, all of a sudden you're doing 4.4 miles a day and nearly 90 a month! You'll rapidly get to a comfortable level of fitness, though progressing beyond that would require more time out.

[Ticktock]

15 to 20 minutes seems about right assuming;

- pretty unfit and overweight
- normal, properly maintained commuting bicycle with tyres pumped up to correct pressure
- no hills
- no waiting around at traffic lights

- no stopping to refuel at McD's

[psychocandy]

How - 2.2 miles in 20 mins is just under 10 minute mile pace - a relaxed run for most people. 2.2 miles in 15 mins is just less than 9mph average on a bike, which should be easily sustained on a road even if his fitness isn't great. Obviously he'll have to suck it and see, and maybe he has 15 sets of traffic lights to get through or something, but the point I was making is that it should in no way take 20 minutes or more and certainly not the 45 he (tongue in cheek) alluded to.

What's a manger?

Fair enough. Now you put it like that its doesnt seem so daunting.

Thinking about - last gig was a mile from train station and that used to take me approx 10 mins to walk.

[vwdan]

- no stopping to refuel at McD's

I only exercise so I can eat fast food.

[expat]

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Get yourself a big get stuffed D lock. the cable ones are worthless except as a secondary.

The secondary lock is a good point: a different kind from the first lock, so that the thief has to carry 2 tools to get your bike (car jack for the D lock, cutters for the cable). If he only carries 1 tool he'll take someone else's bike.