Bike to work Part.3

Too Slow, Not Enough Time

Very few people are unable to average at least ten miles an hour, which will get them to work within half an hour from up to five miles away. Motor vehicles seldom average better than 30 mph and often average less than 13 mph in town. My best time by car for five miles from the suburbs to the city was about 15 minutes, with more than five minutes of that time spent waiting at red lights. The long walk from the parking deck or lot to the job can often make bike time and car time nearly equal. At any rate, you have gotten your exercise and your fellow worker has not, so you are time ahead.