withfoam

I recently moved here (I live in downtown San Jose), and I commute to work which is in Santa Clara - 9 miles each way. I am 5'10" and was north of 200lbs when I had a heart attack at age 44. I knew that it would only be a matter of time before I stopped going to the gym, but it is relatively easy to ride the bike to/from work each day. Cardiologist tells me that I am in great shape now, and I have dropped 30 lbs. My cardiac event was 8 years ago, and I feel far better today than I did then.

My average speed varies from 12mph to 18mph depending on how hard I want to work. Most often I do 18mph on the way in, then shower and get dressed at work, then keep my work clothes on, and do a leisurely pedal home.

Where do you work?