Being laid-off from work has kept me away from the blog. Needing a viable source of income in order to survive meant that my focus has been entirely on finding a job. The prospects are finally looking up and I now I can get back to writing about bicycle commuting in the Houston area.
The job interview went well yesterday. So well that I am now considering how I could commute from the Beltway/Wespark area
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to Waugh & Allen Parkway by bike.
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This is going to require quite a bit of research and thought. I have never been able to find a good (safe) way eastward into town from that area, especially at the time of morning that I have to be at work.
Typically I arrive at work no later than 5:30 am. Google Maps estimated the trip at 1 hour 12 minutes.
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Meaning I would need to start my commute no later than 3:30 in order to account for the time on the bike, anything unexpected, and time to take a shower upon arrival. Waking up at 3:30 does not sound enjoyable. Ever!
I guess another option would be to move closer into town.
That's a pretty long commute to do all by bike. Is there any public transit along your route you could hop on? I do part of my commute by subway with a folding bike and ride the rest.
ReplyDeleteYeah, it is a long commute. Houston buses do have bike racks on them now, and there is a transit station three blocks from my house, but the necessary bus doesn't run until later in the morning. I've also looked at riding my bike and then jumping on a bus but run into the same situation with bus availability.
ReplyDeleteBiggest problem is that I have to be at work so early in the morning. If I could be there at 8:00am like most people a commute bike bike and bus would be doable.
Thanks for the input. You riding the subway narrows down the number of places that you could live. East coast or west coast?