My first commute

[Laterider21958]

Congratulations on making the start!! The first ride is mind over matter and from then on it's a breeze. You begin to wonder why you didn't do it ages ago.

Rode every day last week and all bar one this week. Rode twice to work yesterday (work commitment after normal hours) and wasn't that keen on night riding. Found the bikeway and pipe barriers almost impossible to see. It was just as well I was familiar with the terrain. I think some kind of white markings along the way would be very helpful. I did have lights, but perhaps there are better ones available.

A work colleague has put the hard word on her husband and it looks like I may have started a trend. They are going to a lbs to look for a bike for her. See....it's infectious!!!

I love my rides. The morning is quite peaceful if I leave at the right time, but the return trip is busier and I am riding in backstreets and tracks to avoid the end of day rush. I use different and longer routes to go home, as my trip to work is only 2.5km and I would like improve my fitness for future longer rides.

Keep up the good work!

[Toni]

Welcome to the wonderful world of commuting!! Ain't it great!! On my way in I noticed the price of gasoline shot up to 279/gallon. BIG smile! May you enjoy commuting as much as I do. I can only image one better way to start my day