Cycle around 4 miles each way from Kingston to East Molesey, absolutely brutal at present in this weather, but the advantage is I can leave at 8.40 at be at my desk for 9.
In the summer I ride back along the Thames towpath by Hampton Court Palace, not bad at all. It's bordered by Home Park on one side so basically feels like riding down a country lane on a summer afternoon.
I take it a little slower on the ride back but usually home by 5.25pm regardless.
The 2 hr+ commuters certainly have my respect, and my sympathy.
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