enjoyed the ride this morning due to some drier air...there was an interaction with a driver that left me a bit frustrated but i was laughing the whole time because she was clearly the one who cut into my lane, i think i ended up getting through the light ahead of her and pointing to my a**...she didn't seem pleased

Bike probably wont be done again today.

While waiting to catch the train, I ran into a guy with the same bike as I have - a Dahon Curve D3. We compared notes before boarding.

Hmmph. Flat tire to start the day, new tube has a slow leak as well as the one I broke while attempting to fix yesterday! Otherwise a fine ride (since the leak is slow). I ordered a new tire, this one is pretty beat up.

sorry it took so long to reply...but TRUE THAT!

106F (41.5?C) with "unhealty for all groups" air quality last night. I might as well take up smoking Marlboro reds.

had to drive in again, optom. appt. 10 miles away, not up to 20 m round trip yet. (hopefully soon!) but man... the difference i feel btwn riding my bike, and driving my car... it's unexplainable... i think i want to go car free - as soon as i can handle long distances. i just... i just love biking and the feeling it gives me

Yea, One of these days when I get in better shape I'll ride the 90 mil round trip on the weekends to sail as opposed to drive.

Fargin' cold!
It's not getting any better
I should heed my Mom's advice:
travel with a sweater.

Nice ride yesterday, but it's amazing how much difference one hour makes. My shift started and ended an hour later than usual, so I had heavy traffic and heat both ways. Bummer! On the other hand, I felt really good in spite of the annoyance and added a couple extra miles to my ride in.

first commute ever, did about 30 miles one way in about 2 hours... it was nice to not have to sit in traffic and enjoy the sights, smells and sounds.. i only got cutoff my one moron too!

Today was a nice ride! Had to leave early for a followup chiro appt, so I left at 4pm. There was not nearly as much humidity today, and I left myself some time, so I took the slightly longer way home and enjoyed the ride. As I had planned for today, I pushed a bit harder on the hills today, and it was worth it.

back is still a bit off, but much better-one more visit next week and I should be through this.

Wow. Way to jump in with both feet!

Nice one tkblazer. Welcome to the club! That's a fairly hefty commute - how often are you going to do it?

Nice weather, but still cold. My toes were numb when I arrived at the office.

Argh!

Flat Tire, afraid it's a blow out, economical challenged at the moment.

Oh well tomorrow I will try to fix that.

haha thanks! i've done ~30 mile rides mountain biking before so i figured doing it on the road will be cake.. just getting used to riding a single speed again

i hope to do it 2-3 times a week

First ever post in bikeforums.net!

I've been doing split-commutes to work for the last four weeks ...drive in with bike on Tuesday, ride home (15 miles) that evening, leaving car at work; take a break Wednesday; ride in on Thursday morning, drive home with bike. I plan to double the mileage starting next week, now that my legs, lungs, and sit-bones are getting used to the mileage.

My first mishap happened today...blew both tires about four miles from home. There's a sharp edge of a curb from a side-street (missing about two inches of pavement), and I hit it pretty hard. I could've gone out a bit in the street to avoid it, but I wasn't sure if any cars were approaching, so I sort of panicked. Today I bought a mirror. :-/

Fortunately my wife was able to pick me up, and I was only half an hour later than planned for work.

This is def. the best I've ever felt going up the hill on the way to work. That's not saying a whole lot considering I've only done it probably 6 or 7 times but it's getting easier!

ah the wife saves the husband in distress... don't worry my wife has saved me too

Had some great cooler days here in Hotlanta, and lower pollution levels, too. Makes for pleasant commuting.

Somehow, the thunderstorms that go with the cooler temps missed me, and all I got were the benefits.

Welcome.



It never gets easier, you just go faster
- Some bike racer guy

The commute home was a blast. I ran into my former riding partner Trevbo on elerslie and we raced. I hit and sustained speeds over 50kph trying to chase him down on the flats. He won the race but probably only because he was in his car at the time.

It's amazing how true that is...
I've been taking it easier, though. On some stretches I just won't push myself. Except if Mr Yellow Biker is around to push me faster.

I really need to rebuild my rear wheel before the spokes start snapping

I need a Mr Yellow Biker...any volunteers?

humid ride in this afternoon, but good. will be leaving in about 30 minutes or so for home - we'll see if there is rain or not - looks sporadic on the radar. oh yeah...i'm tired