The Hitcher Posted September 27, 2020 Share Posted September 27, 2020 25 ish Miles each way, not great but it’s not too bad, rarely can be bothered to do it on the bike though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tankbag Posted October 8, 2020 Author Share Posted October 8, 2020 TMBF legends, thanks for your replies, I'm not being made redundant, 3 others didn't make it, I really hope things pan out for them.So my endurance fix won't be commuting it'll be mile munching next year to Colditz Castle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandersnatch Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 Pre Chinese disease I was commuting from Ipswich to London 80ish miles each way. Anything is doable with the correct mindset and good kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 A fifteen minute walk, and I still drive there 5 minute walk and I still drive there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyrider Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 no exercise there then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted November 11, 2020 Share Posted November 11, 2020 no exercise there then There’s a rowing machine down there... that I look at sometimes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Trooper74 Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 WELL .... all depends on what you class as a commute.It's Thursday .. I've ridden on the mighty Himma to work each day this week.I'm based in Rotherham;Monday .. Burton -on -Trent.Tuesday .. Derby.Wednesday .. Newport, Wales.Thursday .. Preston.I'm stopping overnight in Preston as we had a long day.Friday .. Preston, Harrogate, Rotherham.Most weeks involve a round robin between ... Newcastle, Derby, Bournemouth, Bristol, Dartford ... once a month Edinburgh .. Every 2 months ..Inverness.It's my commute .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Richzx6r Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 WELL .... all depends on what you class as a commute.It's Thursday .. I've ridden on the mighty Himma to work each day this week.I'm based in Rotherham;Monday .. Burton -on -Trent.Tuesday .. Derby.Wednesday .. Newport, Wales.Thursday .. Preston.I'm stopping overnight in Preston as we had a long day.Friday .. Preston, Harrogate, Rotherham.Most weeks involve a round robin between ... Newcastle, Derby, Bournemouth, Bristol, Dartford ... once a month Edinburgh .. Every 2 months ..Inverness.It's my commute .... What the hell you do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyrider Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 thats a fair commute on a 400 traily Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trooper74 Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 (edited) We're "On the Rail "I survey and observe testing of traction control systems on passenger rolling stock and on track plant ..Here's one we did earlier ... I'm the Design Authority for the equipment we install .... which in real world terms means ... Me and Mick design the systems, with help on the software from Alex, Chris and his team install them, and I sign them off as safe back into traffic ...No pressure then ...lol Edited November 12, 2020 by Trooper74 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dynax Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 WELL .... all depends on what you class as a commute.It's Thursday .. I've ridden on the mighty Himma to work each day this week.I'm based in Rotherham;Monday .. Burton -on -Trent.Tuesday .. Derby.Wednesday .. Newport, Wales.Thursday .. Preston.I'm stopping overnight in Preston as we had a long day.Friday .. Preston, Harrogate, Rotherham.Most weeks involve a round robin between ... Newcastle, Derby, Bournemouth, Bristol, Dartford ... once a month Edinburgh .. Every 2 months ..Inverness.It's my commute .... What the hell you do? Gotta be a Tax inspector! who else would go to those extremes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerontious Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 Prevert. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trooper74 Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 If you've ever travelled on one of these ... ( 2 x 220 Voyagers "multiple working" ) ... ??It doesn't slide through Red signals or over run the platforms because of our automatic traction control systems .... we spray sand in quantities dependant on speed between the wheels and the rail head ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Swagman Posted November 12, 2020 Share Posted November 12, 2020 O not the railway yuck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trooper74 Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 O not the railway yuck. Railway is OK ... Interesting and pays the bills ..... I did this for 23 years before trains .... much more fun ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Swagman Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 O not the railway yuck. Railway is OK ... Interesting and pays the bills ..... I did this for 23 years before trains .... much more fun ...fullsizeoutput_20b.jpeg I did the railway for 30years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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