Giving it a whirl tomorrow...

[Jo-n-NY]

I just saw the post Northstar....congratulations!!!! I still have yet to try myself, but it is still dark when I leave in the morning. I think I will be fine in about two weeks.

I am so happy to hear your commute went well!!!

~ JoAnn

[northstar]

Thanks Jo!

I was too nervous to try riding to work. Then I remembered reading someone's advice about driving partway and biking the part I felt more confident on...it worked really well to carpool in with my coworker and then ride home. I was able to take my time and not freak out when I realized I wasn't exactly where I wanted my route to take me. If that had happened while riding in, I probably would have had a meltdown!

I did check with my coworker, and she is happy to pick me up any morning and drive Myrtle and me in. I am hoping to do this about twice a week from now on.

It's supposed to be 70 today, maybe 80 tomorrow, so perhaps I should scout some alternate routes!

[bikerHen]

I did check with my coworker, and she is happy to pick me up any morning and drive Myrtle and me in. I am hoping to do this about twice a week from now on.

It's supposed to be 70 today, maybe 80 tomorrow, so perhaps I should scout some alternate routes!

See, I told you so! It's a great feeling to commute. I'm thinking as the weather gets nicer you'll be commuting both ways in no time. And don't forget the added benefit of being a great role model for your students. Keep up the good work and enjoy! bikerHen

[Jo-n-NY]

Thanks Jo!

I was too nervous to try riding to work. Then I remembered reading someone's advice about driving partway and biking the part I felt more confident on...it worked really well to carpool in with my coworker and then ride home. I was able to take my time and not freak out when I realized I wasn't exactly where I wanted my route to take me. If that had happened while riding in, I probably would have had a meltdown!

I did check with my coworker, and she is happy to pick me up any morning and drive Myrtle and me in. I am hoping to do this about twice a week from now on.

It's supposed to be 70 today, maybe 80 tomorrow, so perhaps I should scout some alternate routes!

I am so happy to hear all is working out so well for you. Yes, I am sure I will be out there in a couple of weeks. I noticed with the sunshine today, it was fairly light when I got up. I just need it lighter a half hour earlier then I will be fine.

Great Job and Enjoy!!!!

~ JoAnn

[Crankin]

I find having my bike in the classroom is a great rapport builder, esp. with the boys. They ask a lot of questions. And none of them can fathom riding a bike 15 miles to school!
I've done the partial commute thing a few times since I moved further away from work. I make the ride back to my car longer, so i get a 20 mile ride in. However, now I feel I am ready to do the whole thing and the light will be fine in a week or so. My decision is do I ride my heavy mtb commuter with a pannier that will not require me to bring clothes to work before hand or ride my road bike? I am afraid the ride on my commuter will be long and somewhat painful, since i usually don't average much over 11-12 on that bike, esp. when it is loaded. On my road bike, though I do go slower when commuting, I think I can do the trip in just over an hour or so.

[northstar]

I kept the bike back behind my desk, and kids were coming up to get a closer look all day. Two of my girls recently told me that they have started riding in together, too. Something must be clicking there...exciting! I agree with what a previous poster said - it is kind of a teaching tool/example. Fun, fun!