Hey superwomen...

[Geonz]

I ride to work. Having a base of 75 miles a week is a bit of a head start, both in plain ol' numbers and fitness.

Yes, it's reasonably easy to do that here - but it it ieasier than most people *think* in many places.

[bikerHen]

Yep! For me, It's all about the commuting miles. I kill two birds with on stone. I have to get to work, I need to ride my bike! Three quarters of my 3500 miles to date are commuting miles. I live only 3 miles from work but I have routes that give me up to 20 miles a day. Although I do feel like the village idoit as I wander around the northside of town.

I also have a very understanding husband who has picked up some of the slack at home and understands the concept of "the lived in look" of home decor. My daughter, who is 21, is old enough to look after herself and now that she has a steady boyfriend (who likes to MTB) she is rarely home.

With winters approach I will spend more quality time with my MP3 player and indoor trainer. Cold, yes. Rain, yes. Ice and snow, no!

It has taken me two and a half year to make excerise a priorty in my life. Thankfully, my family understand that. Even if they do, on occasion, question my sanity. bikerHen

[MomOnBike]

I've kind of slacked off right now because Life has thrown me a curve or two, but generally:

1) Sometimes it's a choice of get out of the house or go 'round the bend. So I "ride around the block." (Block is defined very generously.)

2) DH & I go on dates on our bikes - mostly because we feel we can "afford" the dessert calories when we do.

3) Small errands are done on the bike. "Small" being defined in this case as under 10 miles and/or 10 pounds total, more or less.

4) Commuting is an easy way to watch miles add up.

5) Take the scenic route home from all the above.

Hey, it works for me.