Bike is estimated 20 minutes one way to work, public transport takes 30-40 minutes estimated, but in reality can be over an hour. I really want a bike, I’m waiting for landlord to finish renovations so I have space to store it without a risk of it getting damaged or being in the way of the workers.

Is it safe to go immediately to driving 20 minutes one way x2 a day Monday-Friday? I walk quite a lot, but I know cycling engages some other muscle groups. I need to cancel my public transport ticket to afford this endeavour, but I’m hyped to better my body, health AND save time.

Also, I hope you don’t mind me posting here more than Chapo’s chat. I want some more activity for my lovely 'gradians. <3

  • LeylaLove [she/her, love/loves]
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    711 months ago

    Yes and no. Humans are endurance creatures, we hunted things back in ye olden day by just chasing them until they got worn out. You’ll be able to bike to and from your house, that’s not really a problem. But I don’t think you’re make it in 20 minutes until you’ve been biking for a bit.

    • Twink [none/use name]OP
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      1311 months ago

      What I’m hearing is I need to find a target to chase down to turn on my human superpowers of endurance hunting. Got it.