Commute to Work
July 22nd, 2010
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There are quite a few possible cycle routes to work, none of which are ideal for various reasons, so I intend to keep a log of the routes and times taken until I find the best one. I’m using Google maps to mark up the various routes and in the comments recording the times taken and any other pertinent notes.
It is quite likely that I’ll have different routes for getting to and coming from work, and as the seasons change move from some off road routes to more road based ones and back again.
Factors to weigh up:
- Total distance / Time taken
- Amount of Traffic
- Awkward or Dangerous junctions & other hazards
- Quality of surfaces Tarmac, gravel, dirt, mud, pot holes, water logging
- Legality of route, footpaths, farmers fields vs bridleways, cyclepaths, tracks and roads.
- Obstacles including fords, footbridges, stiles, gates, undergrowth.