What I learned on my first week of communing:


I finished my first week of commuting...I still have some kinks to work through but here are the important lessons learned:

  • A loaded bike takes a lot longer to stop...almost rear ended a car.
  • A Surly Cross Check does not turn as quickly as a Scott Speedster...almost wiped out while making a sharp turn.
  • When you have a sweet bike, you get noticed...some guy yelled out nice rack (normally I would have been offended!)
  • The shortest route is not always the best and it is fun to explore...I took a different route each time.
  • Your coworkers think you are crazy and awesome at the same time...maybe this is nothing new!
  • I like the intentionality of taking only what I absolutely need...a lesson to apply to other areas of my life.
  • Swimsuits stink if they’ve been in your saddle bag all day...remember to take it out at work.
  • I need a banana protection device...I hate bruised bananas.
  • I hate my saddle...this is a message from my butt.
  • Commuting kicks ass….makes me feel like Wonder Woman!