I <3 my commute.
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I <3 my commute.
My commutes have been BLISSFUL this week. Saskatchewan is having an abnormally warm spell for January, and I couldn't be happier :) I can't even complain too much about the slush and mud since it's ABOVE FREEZING!!!
Has the cold let up further south yet?
oh funny. it's warm in Saskatchewan? my aunt in Florida is freezing.
And my commute today will be WET...
For the second time in 4 days, it was another "red horizontal box" day. In other words, a heavy rainfall warning was posted by Environment Canada for our area. And apparently there's another warning for tomorrow.
Except for the hub-deep puddles, but thanks to head-to-chin Goretex, I'm (almost) dry as a bone.
It's gorgeous here, too. I've had to get out my windbreaker and haven't needed the baselayer. :) I will need to wash the bikes this weekend but that's a small price to pay for such wonderful weather.Quote:
Originally Posted by Ambikes
Deb
I exceeded the speed limit today. :D 21 mph in a 20 mph zone that passes by the hospital.
And no longer concerned about ice, and favored with light traffic at that intersection, I coasted around a curve at 25 mph. My bike leaned over.
It was so nice tonight I extended my ride to my favorite loop around the lake. Unfortunately, the hydraulic brake (front brake) on my Kona is leaking. I almost have no brake at all. She'll have to make a visit to the LBS tomorrow. Commuting on the MTB isn't nearly as fun, especially now that the weather is nice and the path and streets are dry. Hopefully he'll be able to get her fixed up and back on the road tomorrow.
Deb
My commute this morning was wonderful. I met my buddy, Chip, a few miles into it and we were the only ones out there. It was crisp and cold (33 degrees)...very peaceful. Good news is that the recent higher temperatures and rain got rid of all of the ice on the trail.
I like this "heat wave" (that's what it feels like, following that cold snap!). But what happened to the sun?? We've had fog for three days. I'll actually take the cold back, with ice, if I could just see the sun.
On my way to the dentist I was flying. 3 miles in 13 minutes--that is unusual for me. Coming home took 50% longer, about 20 minutes. That's more typical. The wind wasn't too strong, but downhill with a tailwind vs uphill with a headwind made a big difference.
This afternoon I'll go to campus, and I'm charging my downlow glow battery so that I don't feel pressured to get home while it is still light. The rats don't like to be rushed!
we too have had a heat wave! I knew things were melting during the day and freezing at night, but this morning I nearly killed myself rounding a corner on ice as slick as an ice skating rink! Thankfully, it will be melty when I go home.
I'm back in the saddle! Commuted today for the first time since early December- and on my new commuter I found at a pawn shop this weekend (it's a Giant touring bike from the 90's with a generator and everything).
This morning it was creepy foggy outside with visibility less than .25 mile, but the air was cool and crisp and it smelled like rain. In the afternoon it rained a little. Ran an errand after work before heading home. So glad to be back at it.
Here's my new bike:
completed my weekly commute on my old mixte bike, something was clicking but it didn't affect my ride. what DID affect my ride were the 24 mph wind gusts.. but i got home ok
It was cold and damp this morning. Tonight was beautiful. I took a ride around the lake again. I miss that extra loop when it is too cold/snowy/icy to contemplate the extra mileage. I have a front brake again but I think it is still leaking. Firefly might have to take another trip to the LBS this week.:(
Deb
Nice bike and good find. I love the generator. Creepy fog can be a beautiful thing in the morning.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tri Girl
I'm planning my first commute of 2010 tomorrow! Mid 30's to mid 40's with light winds predicted :) Last year I didn't start until March, cool!