>>>>>>>>>Congratulations! I wish you the best in your new home!
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>>>>>>>>My wish for many years is about to come true.
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>>>>>>>>Living in CT (a state I really like) and working in Manhattan.
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>>>>>>>How is that as a commute for you ?
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>>>>>>Taking a train
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>>>>>Meant how long really. Just curious how that would compare to commuting into London
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>>>>I commuted from New Canaan to Grand Central for a few months. Journey time is less than an hour.
>>>>Back then there was also a private train (some type of debenture ticketing) - don't know if it's still going....
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>>>I'm starting with a new client on Monday which is down by St Pauls. Once again my ideal cycle distance (about 12 miles) straight into London.
>>>Lunchtime walk will be over the river to the Tate Modern.
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>>Maybe you need one of these: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-30007505 :-}
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>Not sure that counts as a bicycle.
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>Sometimes I get passed by one of those hybrid electric bicycles in London. they seem to go along quite quickly but look quite heavy.

Never tried one although I hear there are some good models out there - at a price.
Presteigne (a town near here) has an annual 'electric bike race'. But it's not really a race - they just go round and around the town 'till they run out of power. Last one 'standing' wins :-{