exercise good for you - large study

[Cowsham]

I've come to the conclusion that "leisure time" exercise is much better for you than " work time " exercise because there can be but not always ( depends whether you enjoy your work I suppose ) an element of stress involved in work exercise even in commuting which I do ( 30 miles round trip ). It's better than driving but the ride in can be stressful if you're short on time or had a puncture or are thinking about having a puncture ( I think it's time for a puncture ). The ride home you're tired from a days graft. Not to mention " will I get a soaking before I get in ? Forgot to check the weather forecast in the town I work again --- aggghhh!"

[Jdsk]

I recommend having contingency plans for both, but especially for the ride in. Flat tyre (as you say), major fault, road closed, collision etc. For me it reduces the stress if I've thought through what I'm going to do if it happens.

And, as is so often noted, the hardest part about regular commuting by bike is starting the habit.

Jonathan

[briansnail]

I am convinced.Off for a bike ride.
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I ride Brompton and a 100% British Vintage

[Cowsham]

Just back from a cycle with my brother ( getting him ready hopefully for the island this year again ) but soon out again -- off to church in my good suit.

[Cowsham]

I recommend having contingency plans for both, but especially for the ride in. Flat tyre (as you say), major fault, road closed, collision etc. For me it reduces the stress if I've thought through what I'm going to do if it happens.

And, as is so often noted, the hardest part about regular commuting by bike is starting the habit.

Jonathan

That's OK if I can get to bed early enough the night before but sometimes not possible -- up at 5.30am means on the road for 6 in work for quarter to 7 usually. So 10min puncture fix time leaves it about 5 to if necessary. I try to have everything organized the night before so sometimes get on road for 10 to 6 which makes the commute much less stressful.

[mattheus]

I recommend having contingency plans for both, but especially for the ride in. Flat tyre (as you say), major fault, road closed, collision etc. For me it reduces the stress if I've thought through what I'm going to do if it happens.

And, as is so often noted, the hardest part about regular commuting by bike is starting the habit.

Jonathan

That's OK if I can get to bed early enough the night before but sometimes not possible -- up at 5.30am means on the road for 6 in work for quarter to 7 usually. So 10min puncture fix time leaves it about 5 to if necessary. I try to have everything organized the night before so sometimes get on road for 10 to 6 which makes the commute much less stressful.

These sort of stresses don't go away if you switch to car or public transport - there are always potential delays.

Watch for those swings and roundabouts - but don't stress about them!

[Carlton green]

I recommend having contingency plans for both, but especially for the ride in. Flat tyre (as you say), major fault, road closed, collision etc. For me it reduces the stress if I've thought through what I'm going to do if it happens.

And, as is so often noted, the hardest part about regular commuting by bike is starting the habit.

Jonathan

That's OK if I can get to bed early enough the night before but sometimes not possible -- up at 5.30am means on the road for 6 in work for quarter to 7 usually. So 10min puncture fix time leaves it about 5 to if necessary. I try to have everything organized the night before so sometimes get on road for 10 to 6 which makes the commute much less stressful.

These sort of stresses don't go away if you switch to car or public transport - there are always potential delays.

Watch for those swings and roundabouts - but don't stress about them!

The thread is maybe drifting a bit but I think the comment ‘Watch for those swings and roundabouts - but don't stress about them!’ to be particularly valuable and applicable to so many things. Something for us all to remember in our own daily lives, well said.

Delays and stuff happen, and there’s only so much contingency we can build into life, so sometimes we have to somehow dilute the consequences of arriving late or whatever. When possible establishing some tolerance in advance from others is good.