LittleBigMan
12-12-01, 05:55 PM
Do you really want to spend it driving, when you could be cycling to work?
Commuting - Life is short...
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RainmanP
12-12-01, 06:27 PM
A-men, Brother Commuter!
Chris L
12-12-01, 10:53 PM
Awwww shucks! I just wanna ride. I don't even wanna go to work!
spininin
12-13-01, 03:31 PM
I know what you mean, Chris L, about not wanting to go to work. I'm new to commuting (this is my 9th week...and my first post) and I seem to spend my mornings at work replaying that day's ride to work, and then spending the afternoons planning the ride home. It's addictive and I really didn't expect that.
Steele-Bike
12-13-01, 04:20 PM
Welcome spininin, I hope you enjoy the Forums. :)
I really enjoy my ride to and from work, but I have to tell you, it is getting to the time of year where it become increasingly more difficult. This afternoon when I left work, the temp was 30, which isn't bad at all, but...my rear break cable had become frozen. It wasn't anything more than a minor setback, but I know it is just the beginning.
I must fight on...
I really enjoy my ride to and from work, but I have to tell you, it is getting to the time of year where it become increasingly more difficult. This afternoon when I left work, the temp was 30, which isn't bad at all, but...my rear break cable had become frozen. It wasn't anything more than a minor setback, but I know it is just the beginning.
I must fight on...
LittleBigMan
12-13-01, 08:20 PM
Originally posted by spininin
I know what you mean, Chris L, about not wanting to go to work. I'm new to commuting (this is my 9th week...and my first post) and I seem to spend my mornings at work replaying that day's ride to work, and then spending the afternoons planning the ride home. It's addictive and I really didn't expect that.
I didn't know I could get so much pleasure out of a map and a yellow marker.
I know what you mean, Chris L, about not wanting to go to work. I'm new to commuting (this is my 9th week...and my first post) and I seem to spend my mornings at work replaying that day's ride to work, and then spending the afternoons planning the ride home. It's addictive and I really didn't expect that.
I didn't know I could get so much pleasure out of a map and a yellow marker.
Joe Gardner
12-13-01, 08:34 PM
Are you using the map the way it should be used? ;)
chewa
12-14-01, 06:17 AM
As someone who's been relying on public transport this week (it's been way too icy to cycle), I agree wholeheartedly.
good thing it's supposed to be milder next week so back in the saddle go I.
good thing it's supposed to be milder next week so back in the saddle go I.
AlphaGeek
12-14-01, 09:08 AM
Originally posted by spininin
I know what you mean, Chris L, about not wanting to go to work. I'm new to commuting (this is my 9th week...and my first post) and I seem to spend my mornings at work replaying that day's ride to work, and then spending the afternoons planning the ride home. It's addictive and I really didn't expect that.
Hi, my name is AlphaGeek, and I'm a cycling addict!!! :eek:
Replaying the ride, and planning the next one, sure beats work! :D
I know what you mean, Chris L, about not wanting to go to work. I'm new to commuting (this is my 9th week...and my first post) and I seem to spend my mornings at work replaying that day's ride to work, and then spending the afternoons planning the ride home. It's addictive and I really didn't expect that.
Hi, my name is AlphaGeek, and I'm a cycling addict!!! :eek:
Replaying the ride, and planning the next one, sure beats work! :D
JonR
12-14-01, 06:21 PM
Originally posted by spininin
It's addictive and I really didn't expect that.
There's a book called Positive Addiction, by William Glasser (copyright 1976) that's really good. Chances are your library has it. I have a copy but who knows where it is in this chaos I call home....
The author, a psychologist, praises activities such as music, writing, various forms of exercise (which would include commuting!) etc. that energize and vitalize life by their addictive nature.
When I was commuting I generally felt addicted to it, too. Sometimes a really rotten incident would temporarily spoil the addiction, but it was possible to get back into the groove.
My main positive addiction now is journal writing. Maybe cycling will appeal to me again someday.... I'm always glad to hear when somebody does become addicted to it.
Hi, Fubar5! Hi, Pete! Hi, Rainman! Hi, Joe! Hi, Lightboy! Hi, everybody!
It's addictive and I really didn't expect that.
There's a book called Positive Addiction, by William Glasser (copyright 1976) that's really good. Chances are your library has it. I have a copy but who knows where it is in this chaos I call home....
The author, a psychologist, praises activities such as music, writing, various forms of exercise (which would include commuting!) etc. that energize and vitalize life by their addictive nature.
When I was commuting I generally felt addicted to it, too. Sometimes a really rotten incident would temporarily spoil the addiction, but it was possible to get back into the groove.
My main positive addiction now is journal writing. Maybe cycling will appeal to me again someday.... I'm always glad to hear when somebody does become addicted to it.
Hi, Fubar5! Hi, Pete! Hi, Rainman! Hi, Joe! Hi, Lightboy! Hi, everybody!
Joe Gardner
12-14-01, 07:06 PM
Hi Jon!
RainmanP
12-14-01, 08:41 PM
Originally posted by Joe Gardner
Are you using the map the way it should be used? ;)
I was more concerned about the marker. :D
Are you using the map the way it should be used? ;)
I was more concerned about the marker. :D
Joe Gardner
12-14-01, 08:43 PM
:eek:
LittleBigMan
12-15-01, 04:43 PM
Originally posted by JonR
The author, a psychologist, praises activities such as music, writing, various forms of exercise (which would include commuting!) etc. that energize and vitalize life by their addictive nature.
Thanks for the support, guys, but I'm going to reply to JONR'spost, thankyouverymuch.
Personally (and very seriously, Jon,) cycling is one addiction I'm extremely elated about having discovered.
Now I am trying to learn balance! (not the bike...)
...Joe and Rainman, I am counting offenses (which reminds me, where's my calculator? "Charlie Babbitt pulled and hurt neck in 1985...")
;)
The author, a psychologist, praises activities such as music, writing, various forms of exercise (which would include commuting!) etc. that energize and vitalize life by their addictive nature.
Thanks for the support, guys, but I'm going to reply to JONR'spost, thankyouverymuch.
Personally (and very seriously, Jon,) cycling is one addiction I'm extremely elated about having discovered.
Now I am trying to learn balance! (not the bike...)
...Joe and Rainman, I am counting offenses (which reminds me, where's my calculator? "Charlie Babbitt pulled and hurt neck in 1985...")
;)