Originally Posted by InGrained

Took a new route to my new job that is about five an a half miles away compared to my old three mile commute. I actually go through some of the city and travel through rougher areas with pot holes and cracked sidewalks. I'm actually really happy with my hybrid bike because in some areas I transition to the sidewalk because of traffic situations and sometimes it's pretty rough. I of course go slower on sidewalks but I'll take more time over super busy angry drivers in a couple sections. And because of the cold and rain almost no ones out using them. This new route also has some nasty hills. At least for someone in my fitness. But now when I have a hill I need to go up on my route I see it as a challenge. Well now that I think about it it's a lot of downhill to work and uphill back home. Nothing to motivate going up the hill than to head home and relax after a shower. Ofcourse everyone at this new workplace is saying "You ride your bike here? but it's so cold!", when it was like 44 degrees. Which is funny cause I've ridden in like 14 degrees. My right knee was giving me trouble but is doing a lot better. I think I need to strengthen my hips for that. I may not be fast but I'm starting to like climbing.... Oh and one more thing. A guy next to me at an intersection was asking where a gas station was. Only the 2nd time someone said something to me from a car. And this time it was nice.