Joined: Aug 2004
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From: SoCal - 909
Bikes: IRO Jamie Roy (fixed-gear commuter), Gary Fisher Rig 29er SS, Trek Madone 5.5, Specialized Allez Comp, Marin Mt. Vision Pro, Specialized M2 Hardtail, beater Nishiki fixed-gear conversion, Gary Fisher Rig 29er SS
Good ride(s)today. Been commuting kinda sporadically over the winter, and am trying to get back into the routine. So I got my stuff together and got to bed early for a good night's sleep. Was up plenty early so I wasn't in a rush, and the earlier I leave the less of a hassle traffic is. Nice mix of trance that just happened to pop-up on random play together with the snow-covered mountains and early morning light, made for a surreal ride across the Santa Ana River wash into San Berdoo from Redlands.
On the return home I took a route I've never taken before, through some not-so-nice areas of N. San Bernardino and the middle of downtown, 'cause I needed to stop at a bike shop that was way outta the way if I took my normal route. The new route was a nice change of pace. Might do it again. Forgot to check mileage to see if there's a difference. Time-wise I think it was a little longer, but the headwind could've accounted for part of that.
-Trevor