Singlespeed & Fixed Gear - my first 70 km commute in a day

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borneo_cyclist
07-19-04, 08:58 AM
I have posted in this forum b4 asking about is it possible for 50 miles commute per day... now I am starting it. Today I have a total commute of 70 km. Not 50 miles but that is still very far. I carried lots of CD and a big lock plus half a meter of chain. Been gone to 7places for computer repairing , lunch and paying my bills. All my friend think I am insane. But after today commuting, I understand the joy of riding a bicycle : It is about staying away from a lazy and meaningless life. It is about not becoming the slave of petrol. It is about the freedom of going anywhere.
My bike is a very cheap and heavy SS China road bike. I decide to dump my mountain bike and I already bought another cheap road bike. I will convert it to SS when I have free time.


AdrianB
07-19-04, 06:05 PM
Humbug to your friends, I think you've got the right idea. :) Good luck staying cool in all that humidity!

skitbraviking
07-19-04, 11:06 PM
Ride on Brotha!


operator
07-20-04, 09:39 AM
You probably don't want to be listening to music on your commute.

borneo_cyclist
07-21-04, 07:23 AM
You probably don't want to be listening to music on your commute.
I would love to. I plan on buying this mp3 player USB drive. But I have to save some $ first. My songs will be "On The Road Again", "Heart Of Gold" and any other songs by Neil Young