Does anyone else drive a TON of miles? - Page 3

x5GuyInLA · #21 04-22-2006, 09:54 PM

this guy has everyone beat.

Dave Givens knew a seven-hour roundtrip commute to and from Mariposa to Cisco's San Jose headquarters wasn't normal, but he didn't think it exceptionally unusual. Then Midas called.

The auto repair firm this week handed Givens its "America's Longest Commute" award for his daily 372 mile trek. Givens had entered the contest on a coworker's suggestion and never expected to win. Now, the electrical engineer is giving the massive commute a rethink.

"I was thinking that a few people would have a commute like this," he told us. "I really didn't think I had the longest one.

"I am totally stoked about winning. But, on the other hand, it is really pointing out to me that it's quite the dubious award. It makes you wonder if this is right lifestyle."

Givens, however, has no plans to change his routine any time soon after running the same route since 1989.

With his family still sleeping, Givens heads out the door at around 4:30 a.m. from a horse ranch at the edge of the astonishing Yosemite National Park. On a good day, he can make the 186-mile trip to Cisco's sprawling offices in less than three hours.

It takes about nine cups of coffee, XM satellite radio and audio books to make the drive tolerable.

Givens then usually arrives home at around 8 or 8:30 p.m. This drive home through thicker traffic can take up to five hours some days.

The glorious Yosemite country and horses make the commute worth the effort to Givens – who pounds more than 30 cups of coffee by the end of the day.

"I could live a bit closer, but it would cost more and wouldn't be anywhere near as scenic," he said.

As a winner of the award, Givens receives $10,000 in gas money and maintenance services from Midas. He beat out a 175-mile one-way Chicago man and a 164-mile North Carolina lass. Contestants had to provide the most direct route from their main residence to the office.

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SANguru · #22 04-22-2006, 11:00 PM

that's just a crazy stupid commute not to mention that he would hit every bottle neck to get down there... 99, 205, 580/680 junction, and the 880 corridor. OUCH! and I was complaining about my last job when I commuted 65 mile each way from the tri valley to South SJ.

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Originally Posted by x5GuyInLA

this guy has everyone beat.

Dave Givens knew a seven-hour roundtrip commute to and from Marip osa to Cisco's San Jose headquarters wasn't normal, but he didn't think it exceptionally unusual. Then Midas called.

The auto repair firm this week handed Givens its "America's Longest Commute" award for his daily 372 mile trek. Givens had entered the contest on a coworker's suggestion and never expected to win. Now, the electrical engineer is giving the massive commute a rethink.

"I was thinking that a few people would have a commute like this," he told us. "I really didn't think I had the longest one.

"I am totally stoked about winning. But, on the other hand, it is really pointing out to me that it's quite the dubious award. It makes you wonder if this is right lifestyle."

Givens, however, has no plans to change his routine any time soon after running the same route since 1989.

With his family still sleeping, Givens heads out the door at around 4:30 a.m. from a horse ranch at the edge of the astonishing Yosemite National Park. On a good day, he can make the 186-mile trip to Cisco's sprawling offices in less than three hours.

It takes about nine cups of coffee, XM satellite radio and audio books to make the drive tolerable.

Givens then usually arrives home at around 8 or 8:30 p.m. This drive home through thicker traffic can take up to five hours some days.

The glorious Yosemite country and horses make the commute worth the effort to Givens – who pounds more than 30 cups of coffee by the end of the day.

"I could live a bit closer, but it would cost more and wouldn't be anywhere near as scenic," he said.

As a winner of the award, Givens receives $10,000 in gas money and maintenance services from Midas. He beat out a 175-mile one-way Chicago man and a 164-mile North Carolina lass. Contestants had to provide the most direct route from their main residence to the office.

B&DCalgary · #23 04-22-2006, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by DINANM3

Thats like 1300 miles a week. oly crap. What do you do for a living if you dont mind me asking. Just wondering what would make you drive that much

I drive daily (sometimes twice a day) from Calgary to the mountain resort area of Canmore/Banff with clients, and then tool around the region on business (promoting the resort www.tsmv.ca to international clients). I put on about 450 km today.

SANguru · #24 04-22-2006, 11:19 PM

Banff is absolutely gorgeous. I love it up there!

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Originally Posted by B&DCalgary

I drive daily (sometimes twice a day) from Calgary to the mountain resort area of Canmore/Banff with clients, and then tool around the region on business (promoting the resort www.tsmv.ca to international clients). I put on about 450 km today.

fln8tive · #25 04-23-2006, 12:12 AM

Seven hours a day? 30 cups of coffee? Between his car and his colon, that's a pretty big carbon footprint...jeez. Wonder if his kids look like the milkman?

I am 5.2 miles round-trip. 9 traffic signals each way. What are my odds of getting all greens?

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