Route:…. 2.81 miles each way
Road conditions / surfaces:…. Decent streets
Traffic:…. If I go in early, nobody; if I go in at normal time, not horrible but there are cars
Environment:…. Small city
Hills:…. hill leaving the neighborhood and two hills getting back into it
Frequency:…. as often as possible (5 days a week if it doesn't rain)
Departure time:…. 5:30-7:30 am
Bike:…. stock Specialized Sirrus
Bike name:.…
Cargo:…. lunch, laptop sometimes, sometimes a week's worth of undershirts and work pants
Helmet / Mirror:…. helmet yes - wife's prescription
Destination: Work, grocery, board game nights, etc.
Parking:…. at work, in my cube
Cleanup:…. just change my clothes. Such a short ride I rarely sweat enough to need much cleaning.
Amenities:…. None needed. Just hang my stuff up in my cube or drape it over the bike.
Departure time:…. 3-5 pm
Alternative Transportation:…. 2000 Dakota