Hey guys!
Greetings from Vancouver, BC!
I started commuting this week after years of thinking about it. I could not afford a fancy bike so I bought a cheaper hybrid bike, $325 - but it's brand new and comes with one year of free service.
Asama Luddite
As a company, ASAMA was founded in 1972 in Taiwan with ASAMA setting up operations in Canada in 1985. Over the years they have opened manufacturing facilities in Vietnam and Cambodia and produced 1.5 million bicycles in 2010 alone. Those include not only ASAMA’s, but many other models for well known bike companies.
My commute to work is about 10 miles. I have done two days so far and I am LOVING it. Simply amazing. No traffic, nice bike paths and quiet streets, fresh air - can't wait for my next ride
It is also only maybe 30 mins longer than taking public transit but you don't have to get squished on the train during rush hour. A friend of mine drives to work in my area and it takes him 40-60 minutes due to traffic.
I don't own a car, I'm more of a motorcycle or transit kinda person.
However it is quite harder than I thought, this whole cycling thing!
There are no major hills on my commute, well a couple of short ones, but quite a few of those very minor but quite long elevation changes.... my legs are weak! I thought I was in good shape but apparently not. My legs don't hurt next day they're just super tired and weak. Going down the stairs is a challenge
I will keep doing it and waiting for it to get easier. I don't go crazy, takes me about just over an hour each way.
Any tips on what to eat / drink to help my muscles recover faster?
Already learned the lesson that a $10 headlight performs according to its price! Also after riding in the rain already learned that I need fenders
Anyways, stoked to become a cyclist and I look forward to riding everywhere!