Bike to work

I do it every day.
Even on days like this:

and LOVED it!! I arrived at work so exhilarated, and it took LESS time to bike than it does to ride. Amazing! This week i rode to work three days out of five, and now i’m much more comfortable riding downtown sandwiched between busses and delivery trucks. I start a new job on Monday in a different location, but the commute is ridable. Woo-hoo!

I just bought a bike on Wednesday afternoon. It’s a “comfort” bike just right for an old chubby guy who lives about a mile from work. I rode both yesterday and today to work and plan on keeping it up, eventually adding even a bit more riding.

I used to ride a lot, doing centuries and the like, but then went through some difficulties, including several knee operations. That pretty much put an end to it.

I realized recently that I could ride a bike if I took it easy and didn’t think I had to do the 25+ miles a day thing again, so here I am!

I’ve been riding a moped back and forth to work which is a lot less expensive than a car, so saving $$$ isn’t really an issue. It’s health. I think I’ll feel better if I move a bit more. I’ve been a lump lately and I can feel it.

Now I just have to get a rack for the back to carry stuff – today’s after work chore. I think I’ll ride. :-)

everyday in the past week that i could bike (due to where i was working that day), i did bike. gotta keep this up as the weeks go on…..no excuse not to with sun in the forecast as far as I can see.

My commuter is all set up and I do bike to work every now and then. However, I’ve wanted to do it on a more consistent basis and what better motivation than gas costing $4/gallon? After all, it’s only 2 miles each way so i don’t really have an excuse (well actually I have a lot of excuses but I will spare you because you probably are familiar with most of them). To keep this goal within reach, I will try to bike to work 3x/week, at least for the summer/fall. (I also road bike fairly often but want to bike to work for different reasons: to help reduce traffic/CO2 emissions, enjoy the morning, inspire others to bike or keep biking, and feel energized (see my other thing: GIVING UP CAFFEINE – hopefully this will be a nice complementary goal).

My commuter is all set up and I do bike to work every now and then. However, I’ve wanted to do it on a more consistent basis and what better motivation than gas costing $4/gallon? After all, it’s only 2 miles each way so i don’t really have an excuse (well actually I have a lot of excuses but I will spare you because you probably are familiar with most of them). To keep this goal within reach, I will try to bike to work 3x/week, at least for the summer/fall. (I also road bike fairly often but want to bike to work for different reasons: to help reduce traffic/CO2 emissions, enjoy the morning, inspire others to bike or keep biking, and feel energized (see my other thing: GIVING UP CAFFEINE – hopefully this will be a nice complementary goal).

I’ve done it for 30 days (not consecutive) over the past few months. Now, I don’t even consider driving to work except for special conditions (raining, cramps (rarely), or if I have to go somewhere far afterwards). I also bike to the library, grocery store, etc.

I also think I’m losing weight (I don’t have a scale). Theoretically I should have, and I’m also eating a lot healthier (after exercising every day, junk food doesn’t cut it). I feel trimmer, but I still have my horrible love handles I need to get rid of. Oh well, its only been a few months. I can wait a few more. Its not that urgent.

Everyday! Round trip is 10 miles and back. Alternating between running, biking, and roller skiing will keep things intereesting…...this summer the hammer IS COMING DOWN!!!

i live 10.5 away from work aaaaaaaand it’s totally doable, even with the massive hills. it takes me just under an hour, going at a easy pace. i’m not in shape, so i’m starting out with just once or twice a week.
i’m hoping summer doesn’t kill me.
hurray! i’ve been meaning to do this for 2 years.

I’ve spoke to a good friend today, which just happens to be a triathlonist, about biking to work (jokingly) because of gas prices and not much longer after we had the conversation he sent me a link to a website about that very thing. The manner in which the article was written put a very positive spin on the topic and virtually eliminated any excuse to not do it. I believe that this will give me the motivation to quit smoking, eat better and get back into the gym. I have a really nice bike just collecting dust in the garage, just need to get the back tire fixed…