have you changed your life for cycling?

[Trek420]

Jobob - Niles and Fremont. Man, I sure liked Niles. We walked a little on that trail along the canal (Alameda Creek?). Then went to this really cool coffee shop a block from the mission in Fremont. Looks like a great area for biking. Is that where you are?"

Knott, here's the TE gang on the bay side end of that same trail.

"Seattle biking is good, too; but I gotta admit I saw more bikes in CA recently than in WA! Kept forgetting it's December. You guys can ride more easily in December than we can.

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California weather is great, we can ride year round (given enough lights and wool).

Your drivers may be saner.

Back to gift wrapping.

[jobob]

Ah, but in all fairness, when I went out for a ride yesterday morning before sunrise, it was 38 degrees out.

[KnottedYet]

Trek, dear, you have GOT to figure out how to use the quote function on that Mac. (remember what I taught you, or do I have to come back there and teach you again?)

[Trek420]

Trek, dear, you have GOT to figure out how to use the quote function on that Mac. (remember what I taught you, or do I have to come back there and teach you again?)

mwahhahahaha, yes you do

wrapping, wrapping, where's my tape?

[fretwes]

Thanks everybody, for your replies. I enjoyed reading your stories, even those that were off topic, heh heh.

My partner and I need to sit down and revisit our life goals and decide what we want to do. We're hoping to retire or go to a part time situation very early (we're currently 41 and 36) to give us more time for cycling and other pursuits. And in addition to not having good proximity to cycling in our new place, it costs us a lot to live here. Yes we can 'afford' it and yes, it's a beautiful home but we're coming to the realization that it may set us back in terms of other life goals that are more important.

Happy Holidays Everyone!

[Geonz]

I, too, make decisions with cycling in the process. In Richmond, my house was chosen in part because finally I was close enough to bike to work (though I didn't do it religiously like I do now). I don't want to have to drive.
When I need to travel... how will I work in some cycling? (If necessary, how will I find a different way to exercise?)
When I bought a car: will the bike fit?
Bicycling is a big part of who I am and what I do now.