Commuted from the office to the courthouse Tuesday and Wednesday in Lansing. It's just a short trip -- only a couple miles. Just recently started doing this on an old Schwinn Traveler. I'll have to get a rack to carry my stuff on hot days like these, because it's easy to get sweaty with a backpack on. I'm learning the tricks as I read the forum.
Yesterday and today it cooled down quite a bit, and I really missed out because I didn't have to drive into town. What a wonderful ride I imagine it would have been: Sunny and cool!
While the ride toward Michigan State's campus is VERY bike friendly, the care and maintenance of the bike lane into downtown Lansing leaves much to be desired. I'm riding on 27 x 1 1/4 tires, and the bumps from broken pavement make it difficult to dodge the broken glass and gravel. Still, I've got no real complaints. What a pleasure it is to save on parking meters and the seemingly unavoidable tickes, to avoid the hunt for a decent parking spot, to enjoy the sunshine and cool breeze and the slight buzz from the gentle exercise.