Commuting - bragging

Yeah! I did it!

First time commuting in 19 weeks. I got hit by a Ford Explorer 19 weeks ago (see my intro for details), which put a temporary stop to biking to work, but I'm back. 7.5 miles in about 33 minutes, nothing to write home about, but better than I thought I would do.

And congratulations to the others who also had commuting milestones today. I see that a few others chose the first day of February as a day to do something big.

andy

Glad you made it back, Andy!

Great to hear you're back amongst the sane ;)

Richard

Very best wishes for staying healthy and happy on your two wheels--and no more chance encounters with Ford Deplorables!

Viva! :beer:

Glad to see you back among us.

What the heck is a ford explorer?

Originally posted by Chris L
Glad to see you back among us.

What the heck is a ford explorer?

It's an SUV (Suburban Useless Vehicle). I believe it's Ford's second largest behemoth in terms of gross tonnage after the 'Expedition' (to the corner store).

Originally posted by bikerider


It's an SUV (Suburban Useless Vehicle). I believe it's Ford's second largest behemoth in terms of gross tonnage after the 'Expedition' (to the corner store).

Sadly, it is their THIRD largest SUV, after the previously mentioned Expedition, and the mother of all SUVs, the Excursion.

http://www.fordvehicles.com/suvs/excursion/index.asp?flashok=true

Note the N/A next to miles-per-gallon.

Sigh, I never in my wildest dreams imagined I would one day say, "Well, at least it was just an Explorer that hit me."

Sport-Utility Vehicle my arse. I see nothing sporty about them, and unless you have an obese family of seven I fail to see how much utility they have. Don't get me wrong, I know people who need big trucks. Fine, they can have them. But a family of 4 living in town doesn't need one. Damned gas prices. Onward and upward, I say.

andy

Congrats on your ride in Andy.

As someone said, getting on the bike is the toughest part, and after an experience like you had and subsequent layoff it must be even harder, but you DID IT!:thumbup:

Originally posted by aturley
Damned gas prices. Onward and upward, I say.


Couldn't agree more. I'm sorry I asked about the Ford Explorer now.

S.U.V. - Shows Unnecessary Vulgarity ?

Glad you're back with us Andy.
Keep your eyes open for those "behemoths". I guess the drivers are up so high they can't see a lowly cyclist. :(

SUV (Suburban Useless Vehicle)
I couldn't agree more!!

Originally posted by aturley


Note the N/A next to miles-per-gallon.

What the ...?

They don't call them "Ford Exploders" :fight: for nuthin'!:eek:

Significantly Unsustainable Values.