I finally rode my bike to work!

[anaphase]

I usually carpool with my partner and then take the train from his office to mine. A few months ago, I bought one of the Jamis Commuter bikes for running errands and tooling around. I've used it a lot on the weekends and after work, to run up to the library, or to the store, but I hadn't commuted to work on it.

So yesterday he told me that he was going to be working from home today. No rain in the forecast and I was committed to riding to work today, so last night I got my stuff all ready to go for the morning commute. I left a little earlier than normal to avoid some of the traffic, and it was an awesome ride in. Even the scary intersection wasn't too bad at that hour, and the way home should be a lot easier in that spot, although it is mostly uphill for the last half of the commute. The Jamis a lot heavier than my Specialized Allez, so at least I should see some benefit from those hills if I keep riding the bike on that route.

I'll get 17+ miles in today! Sweet.
I think I'm going to make this a once or twice a week thing.

[RoadRaven]

Most excellent!
I love biking to/from work too
I'd do it every day if I could, but I have to fit it around taking children into town to school, so I grab opportunities when I can

Pleased to hear you enjoyed it so much

[onimity]

Excellent!!!

[northstar]

Way to go!

I got my commuter feet wet this spring before school was out. And I LOVED the rides in the morning. It's nice to ride in the morning when it's quiet, before the traffic, isn't it? I'm hoping to start back up once school starts (yikes) next month.

[anaphase]

Thanks, y'all. The ride home was hot, sweaty, and I couldn't wait to get home. Traffic was bad, so I went a different way, which was way better for going that direction. It took less than an hour, which was only about 5 minutes longer than taking the train and then carpooling. I am definitely going to get a rack and pannier. My back (and my Timbuk2 bag) were totally soaked!