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Agreed -- many of the shared paths have low 10-15mph speed limits for pedestrian safety which is fine for a recreational cyclist, but for someone going to work,
by Johnny555 8y ago
Agreed -- many of the shared paths have low 10-15mph speed limits for pedestrian safety which is fine for a recreational cyclist, but for someone going to work, 20mph on the flats is doable by a reasonably fit cyclist.
When there's a road next to a mixed-use path, I'll usually take the road since it's safer and easier than sharing with the pedestrian traffic.
- Retric 8y agoA sub 3 mile commute at 5-10 MPH is not that bad. You don't need a shower or change of clothes etc. So it's more about commute distance than a pure question of speed.
- Johnny555 8y agoThough a sub 3 mile commute is also easy to serve with transit. I have a 12 mile bike commute. The bus is an option, but it only runs once an hour.
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- kazinator 8y agoA sub-3-mile commute is walkable.
- Johnny555 8y agoBarely -- that's an hour long walk for most people. Given the choice between walking and biking for 3 miles, I'd bike. I used to have a 2.5 mile commute that I did by bike. I'd occasionally walk, but didn't normally want to spend that much time.
- petre 8y agoI'd use a push scooter up to 5 miles if it's convenient. One can fold it and take it on a bus or train.
- mikhailfranco 8y agoRunnable: 5 km ~ 25 mins
- Johnny555 8y ago8 minute miles with a backpack with a laptop and a change of clothes? Perhaps for some people, but not everyone.