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
I walk for hours on end. Obviously, 20 minutes isn’t much, it’s particularly in regards to me not having had biked in many many many many years. I hope I get that sexy bicyclist body. UwU
How hilly is the journey? And how fast can you walk up hills without losing your breath?
You don’t have to cycle hard and cycling can be easier than walking in the right conditions. You can make it a 30 minute ride to start with and build up to going faster over a month or so. For the first month, try to do it in 20 minutes on your last work day of the week so you have two days(?) to rest after pushing it. If it is a struggle, remember to start nice and easy to warm up your muscles.
First five minutes should be gentle, anyway, to get the blood flowing, especially in the morning. Don’t forget to stretch first. If you walk a lot, I think you’ll be fine if you’re otherwise healthy. Stay hydrated!