Yeah I'm sick but really its beautiful out today and there was no one to stop me I rode my railroad bike and after making sure the tires were firm I jumped on.I went almost 5 miles and it took me 35 minutes with 1 full stop at a red light. There were some hills ,one sucker and some tiny ones. Head wind was none going but coming back was a bit stronger. Toward the end I got a wee bit tired and my hands numbed a bit. I listen to beezaur and had some protein and carbs (yogurt) so I really don't feel drained as I thought. I do have a slight headache but thats probably because of my chest cold. I'm so glad I did it.

What's a "railroad bike" and was this a trial run for your work commute? It was fun, wasn't it?

Yes super fun. I smiled almost all the way. LOL Railroad bike means the bike I leave at the RR when I'm going to work. The way people call there cars RR cars? Thats the best way to explain ...I think. Since Ill be commuting full time soon(on a new bike) I'm going to have to call it something else...maybe the around town bike?

If I hadn't done a trial run the weekend before I started bike commuting, I would have been 10 to 15 minutes late my first day. That dry run is one of the better ideas in commuting.

Be careful riding with a chest cold. I've always skipped days where I felt bad below the neck per my doctor brother's advice. He says head colds are ok for exercise but you can make a chest cold worse/last longer with too much exertion. But congrats on the ride! They only get better!

That 'sucker' will flatten right out in real short order. Congrats on your ride!

Congrats on the trial run! You've overcome what I think is the biggest hurdle: "Can I really do this?"

Yeah I know. The weather here is so beautiful and was calling me. I had to do it. I'm feeling a bit better so I took the chance. I'm not coughing as much so I think I will be alright.
My commute is 12 miles round trip so if I can ride 5 miles 6 miles is aok. The rest of the week(this one)I will be taking it easy, Thanks