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    Is it practical ?

    Thanks everyone. I tried another route to work this morning (in the car) which i thought might be a flatter ride should I try it, but too many obstacles en-route I think. It took much longer in the car for sure. A couple of things came to mind... I would probably keep a charger at work and...
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    Is it practical ?

    No it is 17 miles one way but there is significant traffic on the way home which slows down the journey, even on a VFR 800. I might try and borrow a bike, even just a normal bike on a pleasant Sunday and just try out a route and see how long it takes. It might indeed be a little bit optimistic :)
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    Is it practical ?

    Hmm been toying with the idea of cycling to work a/ for the excercise and b/ to save on petrol. My journey to work though is nearly 17 miles and quite hilly in places so I am wondering if it is too much of an ask? I am 50, overweight (see appendix a above) ;) and not too fit, so obviously a...