{"id":372,"date":"2026-07-05T19:02:38","date_gmt":"2026-07-05T17:02:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trailrunning.madmap.at\/?p=372"},"modified":"2026-07-05T19:03:00","modified_gmt":"2026-07-05T17:03:00","slug":"back-to-bike-commuting","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trailrunning.madmap.at\/index.php\/2026\/07\/05\/back-to-bike-commuting\/","title":{"rendered":"\ud83d\udeb2 Back to Bike Commuting"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I\u2019m finally back to commuting by bike again \u2014 and it feels like reclaiming a part of my day that\u2019s been missing for months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Forced Pause<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In February, the office started renovating the wardrobes. A good idea in theory, but for anyone riding <strong>18 km<\/strong> to work, losing access to showers is basically a hard stop. No shower = no bike commute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So I switched to the train for a while. It worked, it was reliable, it was fine\u2026 but it wasn\u2019t <em>me<\/em>. Train commuting is efficient, but it doesn\u2019t give you that morning rhythm, that quiet stretch of movement before the workday begins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The New Wardrobes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now the renovation is finally done \u2014 and the upgrade is real:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Wardrobes doubled in size<\/strong> for both men and women<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lockers instead of the old wall hooks<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>More space for bikes<\/strong>, so parking doesn\u2019t feel like a daily puzzle<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s a huge improvement. There\u2019s just one catch: <strong>the lockers are tiny<\/strong>. Summer clothes fit without issue, but winter jackets and thick trousers will require some creative folding. Still, it\u2019s a massive step forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A New Commuter Bike<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">My old bike was <strong>10 years old<\/strong>, but only spent the last <strong>2 years<\/strong> as my commuter. Even so, the wear and tear added up \u2014 the rims were giving up, and the whole setup was ready for retirement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So I upgraded to a <strong>fully equipped trekking bike<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lights<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Luggage rack<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mudguards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Everything you need for a clean, comfortable, all\u2011weather commute<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s smooth, stable, and makes the ride feel like a small luxury instead of a daily grind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Back in the Saddle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rolling into the office again felt like returning to a routine that actually energizes me. The train was a good temporary solution, but the bike commute is the real deal \u2014 fresh air, movement, and a bit of quiet before the day starts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I\u2019m happy to be back on two wheels. Even if winter will turn the locker into a seasonal Tetris challenge.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I\u2019m finally back to commuting by bike again \u2014 and it feels like reclaiming a part of my day that\u2019s been missing for months. The Forced Pause In February, the office started renovating the wardrobes. 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