Wild Commutes That Make Rush Hour Traffic Look Easy

Kite Commute

If you're out on the open ocean, look out for kite surfers like David Grimes. The I.T manager can be seen kite surfing to his office most days. He claims to sail about 20 miles per hour in order to get to work every day. The clean sea air and open area make riding the waves way more agreeable than sitting in traffic for an hour. After his 30-minute trek is done, he changes into a suit and tie. 

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