I did it!!!!!

[rocknrollgirl]

Well,
I finally did it. After thinking about it for several months I finally biked to work. Before you get too impressed, it is only 3 miles from home. I decided last night while waiting for sleep that if I was ready in a timely manner this morning that I would go for it.

So I loaded up my stuff, layered on my clothes and off I went. A bit chilly this morning, and I was not thrilled with the backpack, but other than that. I did it. If I decide that I want to ride in on a regular basis, I am going to take my old hardtail mt bike and set her up for commuting.

Now the funny part. When I announced this decision this morning, the DH was shaving and he says....what???? You are going to do what???

But once I told him, he got the bike ready for me, hooked up my headlamp, and helped me get out the door. He is great.

Ruth

[sbctwin]

Great job ...biking to work, gets my juices running. I only have a 5 mile ride to work,but it is uphill the whole way. I am slow and steady...It was 36 at 4:15am and I worked up a sweat. Hope you can continue it. I would like to continue to ride through the winter. We have had a mild late fall so far and so I have been able to keep riding to work

[mimitabby]

what do you mean, ONLY 3 miles!!
3 miles is a big step out the door first thing in the cold morning, to face traffic, etc.
good job!!
i beat myself every day because I am not doing my 4 mile commute (because it's dark and wet)
keep up the good work.

[Geonz]

Those 3 miles add up pretty quickly! Try starting with once a week... then twice... pretty soon you get to ride past the gas stations and think "hmmm... it's been a while!"

[TrekJeni]

Way to go! I too am trying to get the nerve up to start riding to work I always find a million excuses though. I'm ONLY 3.1 miles from work and it's flat with a little downhill. Why am I still driving?

[rocknrollgirl]

I am already planning for tomorrow.....

And you guys are right. Today is a nonride day for me. I lift on Monday, so no training rides or runs...but I will have done my commute, which is bonus, even if the total is only 20 or 30 mins......