Cheers. I’m training for long course tri but it is nearly impossible to ride easy home due to traffic congestion and trying to stay out of trouble on one of the busiest roads in Manchester UK.
Riding easy in is achievable.
The short bursts over FTP home don’t help but are needed.
I commute nearly every day from April – October and do a lot of “training” on those commutes. The shortest route is about 5 miles, but I have found ways to extend that to 15-20 or (45-75 min) depending on how much time I have and what I want to accomplish that day.
Commuting can be a super valuable and efficient way to train if you do it right. Stoplights aren’t helping. Definitely factor in your TSS.