16km commute to work, is it worth it?

Dutchie

I calcultated last night that my commute to work is only 16km.

Would it be more benefical for me to forget the cycle and go on a proper training spin when i get home?

Thanks in advance.

fletch

16km each way or 16km round trip?

Dutchie

16km each way.

petethedrummer

Cycle a longer route home, vary the terrain or do both.

GlennaMaddy

why not both?

seamus

32km per day is good base tbh. If you're bored I'd vary your route, but if you're also getting out for longer spins at the weekend, I don't see the need to go nuts on the commute.

Dutchie

seamus wrote: »

32km per day is good base tbh. If you're bored I'd vary your route, but if you're also getting out for longer spins at the weekend, I don't see the need to go nuts on the commute.

Luckily I live at the bottom a small climb so I can vary the route.
I'm new to cycling but have caught the bug big time:D Is it wise to change from MTB on the commute to road bike when i'm going on training spins, or should I stick to the road bike.

Just an observation, the cycling fraternity on Boards, in cycling shops and in the club i m a member are the most welcoming i have ever come across.
I have competed in sports at international, national and club level over the years but I have never experienced the help and support cyclists offer.

Take a collective bow.

Thanks.

Lumen

Commuting is a great way to get some distance in the legs without eating into free time.

If it's too easy just take a less direct route home.

poochiem

go faster

AstraMonti

I really miss my 28k commuting, it made so huge of a difference in my cycling fitness. Go ahead and do it, take a couple of days off if you feel too tired.

NeedMoreGears

I have a 22k commute each way that I usually get to do around three times per week. As Lumen says above you may not even be using up free time. It's a great base to have when combined with some longer spins at the weekend. If you can get a clear stretch away from traffic lights, you can probably work in some intervals etc or even indulge in some commuter races between the lights.

seve65

start doing intervals along the way, and you will soon wish your commute was shorter

plus its much harder cycling by yourself than in a group.

Keep_Her_Lit

Dutchie wrote: »

Would it be more benefical for me to forget the cycle and go on a proper training spin when i get home?

Commuting is a great way to bump up your weekly mileage. Once you have locked it into your daily routine, that's it ... you have a guaranteed weekly base of 160km. Not bad at all!

Even if you go through a busy spell where you can't get out for additional training spins, your commute will keep your fitness close to where you want it.

If you opt for another mode of transport for your commute, you are going to have to find 5+ hours elsewhere to make that up. If that's no problem, then lucky you! But as suggested above, if you've got spare time on your hands, why not do both (though every day would be too much). Then you'll really fly!

Commute by bike. Yes, definitely.

The tax man

I've a similar distance route to and from work and it's perfect for getting some mid week miles in the legs. Seeing as it's a relatively short distance I tend to go full tilt. Nothing like a sufferfest to wake you up in the morning.:D

cdaly_

Particularly when followed by a snooze under the desk at work...

Rallymad

Im in the same boat im a 20k spin to work and plan on doing it as soon as day light lets me as i work 12hour shifts its a very up down spin small country roads but a bit of a pull on the way home which is getting easier every week but i think it will be good for my training as time is hard to come by roll on the long evenings id say it will be head down ass up on the way in as im fond of the bed

The tax man

cdaly_ wrote: »

Particularly when followed by a snooze under the desk at work...

Lucky you. The rest of my day is spent driving so a snooze is out of the question.:(