That first day back in car seat... ooof!
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That first day back in car seat... ooof!
I've been commuting by bicycle as much as possible this year, usually 3 to 4 days a week. Over the past eleven work days, I biked each day... it was great. I also got in a road bike ride last Sunday.
So, this morning, knowing I have a heavy package to bring back from work. Knowing I have to purchase all kinds of stuff at the hardware store and a visit to the pet store. Basic good reason for driving today.
I found it soooo frustrating to drive to work in a car this morning.... go-stop-go-stop-wait-near miss at intersection. I ended up getting to work a few minutes late because of traffic. It's not like I've forgotten how to commute by car... it's just that cycling feels like a smooth continuous motion to work. The car feels like so much of the commute time is sitting still. Now I will really enjoy that bike ride to work tomorrow.
This was just a rant-observation thing.
-3bikes
So, this morning, knowing I have a heavy package to bring back from work. Knowing I have to purchase all kinds of stuff at the hardware store and a visit to the pet store. Basic good reason for driving today.
I found it soooo frustrating to drive to work in a car this morning.... go-stop-go-stop-wait-near miss at intersection. I ended up getting to work a few minutes late because of traffic. It's not like I've forgotten how to commute by car... it's just that cycling feels like a smooth continuous motion to work. The car feels like so much of the commute time is sitting still. Now I will really enjoy that bike ride to work tomorrow.
This was just a rant-observation thing.
-3bikes
Last edited by 3bikes; 09-24-08 at 09:35 AM. Reason: spelling
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I completely agree I haven't commuted to or from work since Feb. I couldn't imagine having to sit in a steel trap. Although I am off peak hours Noon - 8:30pm driving still sucks.
I completely agree I haven't commuted to or from work since Feb. I couldn't imagine having to sit in a steel trap. Although I am off peak hours Noon - 8:30pm driving still sucks.
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I feel anxious in my car. I don't consider them steel cage death traps, but they just seem so inefficient. Whenever I am not moving I feel this incessant need to find an alternate route and its not like I can really drive all over the place.
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It's weird.... I love to drive, but not in the city. I really prefer to commute via bike. It's hard to explain but I understand