Good commute today--nice weather, and I caught up to friend who rides to another campus for my company. His department is moving to my building in February, so we'll be able to ride together again! Woohoo!
I also bought a new (used) bike last weekend. It's not a commuter but I hope to ride it on days I don't have as much to transport. I don't like riding with a backpack, period, but especially because it covers my high-viz jersey.
Originally Posted by
Catgrrl70
I had to drive in today (my once every 6-months have to take an auto) b/c our work holiday party is today and I volunteered to bring my yummy punch which requires lots of containers. Too much for my bike panniers (I tried though!).
The one day I drive all year is for similar purposes. My wife LOVES to bake cookies, so every Christmas she makes dozens and dozens and I bring them into work. My 1st year commuting I tried doing it via bike. Fail. Now I drive in that one day....and Wednesday is the day.
It's amazing: one day of driving is enough to remind of all the reasons I hate it and stopped commuting by car. And it's only 5 miles!