2012 - How Was the Commute Today?
06-22-12, 09:24 AM
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Wasted ten minuets at the start of the ride in futzing around with the new Garmin Edge 500. Had a little buyers remorse last night. I'm getting over it pretty quick.
Otherwise good, but uneventful ride.
Otherwise good, but uneventful ride.
06-22-12, 09:35 AM
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I think my seat is too low still. I'll adjust for the ride home. Nothing fun or interesting to report. The MUP was deserted except for some younger kids taking up the whole path trolling along on beach cruisers
06-22-12, 12:26 PM
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Had a great ride for 25 miles (South River Road detour) and then had to yell at a salmon and a texting driver within 3 blocks of my destination. It was like "Welcome to Downtown. Be careful!"
06-22-12, 01:16 PM
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Hot and humid but I enjoyed the ride. Got a late start, due to late night at Wolf Trap. The shower in my building is still locked - I think the building staff is going to have to drill the lock off. Anyway, was able to use the backup shower in the building across the street, which adds a good 10 minutes before I can sit at my desk. I'm off site next week, so no commuting next week.
06-22-12, 06:03 PM
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Great commute, although this week got a bit too hot. This is my 3rd week commuting by bike from Old Town Alexandria, VA to Foggy Bottom in Washington, DC: Commonwealth St to Four Mile Run to Mount Vernon Trail, across George Mason Bridge and either Ohio Drive to Lincoln Memorial and north from there, or around the Jefferson Memorial, around the Washington Memorial, and and up 17th by the White House. This is probably the best commute I ever had!
06-22-12, 09:30 PM
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I worked a later shift today so riding in was nice and warm, fairly calm considering there was supposed to be a 50% chance of thunderstorms. I also took a different route that is 15 miles and made it in 45 minutes (personal best on a commute!) I was really tired afterwards so pedaled real slow (11-13 mph) on my way back and then met up with some friends and took a 7 mile fun ride. The raid held out nicely until I was very close to home. Great day!
06-25-12, 04:38 AM
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It was a good ride in, a little slow, probably from too much UEFA this weekend, and that carried into the MSL last evening. It rained about 2am, but nice coming in for me at 70f (21c). More rain to come, but it is all scattered, so it will be a hit or miss day.
06-25-12, 04:59 AM
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Another wonderful morning, talked to another commuter.
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06-25-12, 05:37 AM
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good. actually kinda cold today.
went in late (9am) and saw a huge amount of suit commuters today
had a silent bike today which was very nice
went in late (9am) and saw a huge amount of suit commuters today
had a silent bike today which was very nice
06-25-12, 05:50 AM
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63F/17C & overcast, no wind. It started raining about two-thirds of the way in. Luckily I packed my jacket in a pannier so I stopped and put it on.
Monday. Blech.
Monday. Blech.
06-25-12, 08:43 AM
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Another great ride in. Legs felt good after a day off. Rode my road bike today - I just love how nimble and snappy it feels! Took a slightly longer route to get in an extra hill. I passed a strong-looking rider on a cross bike at the bottom of the hill, and was hoping he would give chase, but he didn't. Passed a few more not-so-strong looking riders on the way up (it's a pretty tough little hill).
At the top, I suddenly saw myself from a few years ago...a young man, sitting on the ground next to his bike, panting, obviously having over-exerted himself on the way up the hill. I asked if he was okay, and he said "Yes", so I continued on. I still remember those days when even small hills were a big deal, and more than once I collapsed at the top, heart racing and hyperventilating.
At the top, I suddenly saw myself from a few years ago...a young man, sitting on the ground next to his bike, panting, obviously having over-exerted himself on the way up the hill. I asked if he was okay, and he said "Yes", so I continued on. I still remember those days when even small hills were a big deal, and more than once I collapsed at the top, heart racing and hyperventilating.
06-25-12, 08:47 AM
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It was almost fall like with the cooling breeze and a temporary relief from last weeks heat.
06-25-12, 10:46 AM
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New season, new route. My 7.5 yr old's summer camp is at the local high school so she and I rode the 1.5 miles there (out of my way) at her pace and then I rode the 8.5 miles to work at my pace. Pretty nice. pm care for her camp is at a grade school adjacent to the HS so I will pick her up there then we will walk back to the HS bike rack for her bike.
Sadly the store halfway between camp and home that sold honeysticks has relocated to somewhere else entirely. There is a convenience store much closer to home but they mostly sell popsicles, so that's a time consuming reward when we are much closer to home (and much closer to dinner time). Definitely not a daily kind of thing.
Sadly the store halfway between camp and home that sold honeysticks has relocated to somewhere else entirely. There is a convenience store much closer to home but they mostly sell popsicles, so that's a time consuming reward when we are much closer to home (and much closer to dinner time). Definitely not a daily kind of thing.
06-25-12, 02:55 PM
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Nice ride home. Took off early, work sucks, riding my bike dont.
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06-25-12, 03:18 PM
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Chance of thunderstorms but I second guessed the forecast with luck once more. Calm ride in and made it to town early. On the ride back I sure fought wind though. For the second time I saw another cyclist going the other direction. He wears a team kit and a full beard. I'll have to meet him and chat someday. I accidentally left my bike bottle at work so I was definitely parched when I got home. Good day.
06-25-12, 03:33 PM
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Shaved a few minutes off my a.m. commute. Good tires & my legs are getting stronger. Looks like it might be wet for the trip home. Got a fender installed this weekend, so I'm ready.
06-25-12, 04:22 PM
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107F was the high, no rain or relief in sight. It amazes me that you only feel the heat when you stop. I do make an effort to drink a lot more water. Oh well such is life in the south.
06-26-12, 04:31 AM
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A bit chilly on the downhills at 58f (14c). But just wait, thursday will be back up to the 90sf (lower30sC). A nice ride in, and traffic is still light, and 3 weeks on, the road I use for a short cut is still closed for resurfacing. Hopefully, they replace that red light trip, as I can never get that light tripped to get across 4 lanes.
06-26-12, 05:49 AM
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Soaking wet! 55F/13C with steady rain.
My rain shell leaked! My legs, that is. So, now it looks like I've wet myself. And there's a wet spot on my left pocket, too. This has never happened before, and I've ridden longer, through heavier rain. I'll have to investigate. The shell isn't exactly high quality but I don't see any wear spots or holes in it, either.
Other than all that, the ride was lovely.
My rain shell leaked! My legs, that is. So, now it looks like I've wet myself.
And there's a wet spot on my left pocket, too. This has never happened before, and I've ridden longer, through heavier rain. I'll have to investigate. The shell isn't exactly high quality but I don't see any wear spots or holes in it, either.Other than all that, the ride was lovely.
06-26-12, 09:42 AM
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Cool but sunny, bit of a tailwind for the ride in. Fast guy ahead of me on the MUT looked like he was taunting me by sitting up and riding no-handed as I was trying to reel him in.
Yesterday, the weather forecast was for sun all day, so I rode my road bike. Naturally, it rained on the way home. Today, the forecast is for rain this afternoon, so I rode my all-weather (fendered) bike. No doubt it will be sunshine and roses for the trip home.
Yesterday, the weather forecast was for sun all day, so I rode my road bike. Naturally, it rained on the way home. Today, the forecast is for rain this afternoon, so I rode my all-weather (fendered) bike. No doubt it will be sunshine and roses for the trip home.
06-26-12, 10:20 AM
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Rode my Ciocc in today as my Trek needs some fender work. Almost piled into a lady that pulled out of her driveway without looking. I was also turning left at a stoplight and committed to the left turn when I thought the oncoming driver was turning left as well (as he veered that way). Totally my fault.