Route: 9 Mile ride both waysRoad conditions / surfaces: 10 minutes spent on paved Minuteman Commuter Bike Path, 30 minutes on paved regional arterial streets, from 2 lands up to 5 lanes
Traffic: Light traffic on the MUP, heavy traffic on roads.
Environment: Pleasant suburban to dense urban.
Hills: Minimal.
Frequency: 4 days/week average
Departure time: 7:30AM
Bike: 2004 BMC Alpenchallenge AC01, hydroformed aluminum frame, 8 speed Shimano IGH, hydraulic disc brakes, fenders.
Cargo: Ortleib Large Office pannier on a rear Tubus Fly rack, tire repair tools, lock (if needed), work clothes, spare glasses
Helmet / Mirror: Helmet and helmet-mounted mirror
Lights: Sparse marker lights, Light and Motion torch, helmet tail-flasher
Destination: 8th story office via freight elevatorParking: office bike storage room
Cleanup: office shower
Amenities: lockers.
Departure time: 7:30PM
Alternative Transportation: Drive, Bus/subway
Ghost Bikes Passed: Two