First Commute
04-07-11, 08:11 AM
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First Commute
After being off a bike for longer than I care to admit. I bikedfor the first time. I'm exhausted but never felt so good. 
04-07-11, 08:21 AM
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Congrats 
Welcome to the "club" and all that. May your time with us be long and safe.
How long is the commute??
Welcome to the "club" and all that. May your time with us be long and safe.How long is the commute??
04-07-11, 08:37 AM
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Welcome! You're now infected with the Bike Commuter virus. Spread it wherever you can.
04-07-11, 09:33 AM
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6.5 Miles one way. Took about an hour. I'm a big guy and took it slow. Hopefully that time will go down along with my weight.
04-07-11, 09:47 AM
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Keep going! I have found by reading the commuting section, it keeps me going, plus I am aware of opporunities to ride my bike-going to the store, to eat, etc.
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