u/bear_village

When I started taking the bike to get to work instead of the train, the most common question I got was *how much longer* that took me. To which I responded that my commute (one way) was 15 min longer but I felt that I actually *gained* time. Eliminating the train ride freed up time from my long office days for much needed exercise that I would otherwise never have fit in my day. Besides, I find cycling outside so much more enjoyable than going to the gym. And I’m less tempted to buy useless or unhealthy stuff on the high street while walking to the station. And finally, it’s not uncommon for commuter trains to be delayed by 15 min which cuts the time difference to zero. It’s a win-win-win at the “cost” of 30 min per day.

How about you? What’s a reasonable trade-off counting in time, convenience, health benefits and joy when comparing commute options? How much time are you “losing” or “gaining” when cycling? And what made you decide to do so in the end?