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Is that at all feasible?
Like, kind of? That's both ways, so 15 miles one way means I could use a decent level of pedal assist. Regulations mean my ebike can't go faster than 25mph, but as long as I'm not on the highway that's fine.
Also, I'd be taking mostly farm-to-market routes. Lots of 35mph roads, mostly gravel (fortunately I have mountain bike tires and shock absorbers so gravel isn't really that bad). I've done this a few times, but doing it every day... forever because I sold my car would be seriously challenging. Especially in bad weather! I'm in Iowa, it snows tons out here!
Ah, see, turns out we are in similar situations, including climate wise. Hence the original question
I mean not in pedestrian and bike hostile places. But in Germany I was commuting 30km each way daily on an analog bike, no problem.
For reference, 30km is 18.6 miles.
30 miles would be 48km.
It's feasible, but it's a pretty significant time investment!
I mean considering people drive a hour each way in many places...
Yeah like, I've done it. It's not terrible.
If the weather is fine.
I wouldn't want to do it in blowing snow lol
Same, would sometimes hit the Schauinsland on the way back home just for fun
I know a guy that did that. Used the work gym showers before starting day.
Crud, I don't have those