Bike to work Week

[Aint Doody]

I rode my bike to work today. It's all downhill for about 3/4 mile. (Usually I just walk.) Of course, the ride home is all uphill!

[OakLeaf]

I'm wussing out today, the only day I work this week.

We're going to drive the route I'd mapped out and see whether the roads are paved. There's an alternate route - but okay I'm just too much of a wuss today. It's 14-16 miles depending how I go, and NONE of it is fun. Nasty high-traffic roads, torn up or narrow or both.

[nicole309]

I actually started my commute this week not realizing it was bike to work week. It just so happened that this was the week that the snow finally melted in Fairbanks! It has been a really nice ride ito work the last two days (15 miles). The ride home was tough last night, mostly uphill and a headwind! Much different than my 1 mile commute when I was living in Washington. I actually feel like a "real" bike commuter now. It is huge incentive with gas prices here knowing that I am saving nearly $10 each day by commuting.

[Crankin]

I led 3 co workers on an after work ride from about 2:55 to 3:30. They all had heavy mountain or hybrid bikes, but they did fine. We went 7 miles. It was a gorgeous day out and they enjoyed it. It was kind of hard to go at an average of 10, but it was actually a relief to not be trying to go fast. I had some others interested, but they couldn't come for various reasons.
The neatest thing was I had another teacher come and talk to me about helping her get started cycling. She said she could never ride 10 miles! So I told her to bring her bike to school next week one day and I would show her the basics on some neighborhood streets. Maybe I've hooked a few?
I am riding in tomorrow and maybe Thursday.

[MtnBikerChk]

I led 3 co workers on an after work ride from about 2:55 to 3:30. They all had heavy mountain or hybrid bikes, but they did fine. We went 7 miles. It was a gorgeous day out and they enjoyed it. It was kind of hard to go at an average of 10, but it was actually a relief to not be trying to go fast. I had some others interested, but they couldn't come for various reasons.

NICE!

I've been riding with a few people in my office after work one day a week since April. We're riding in the BIKE MS ride in CT on June 1st and for the first time, my office is fired up about it so I've taken a never ever rider who was recently dianosed with ms from our first ride of 8 miles, to our last one of 16. This week, I'm pushing for 20 so hopefully she'll be ready for the 25 on June 1st!

[mimitabby]

I rode my bike to work today. It's all downhill for about 3/4 mile. (Usually I just walk.) Of course, the ride home is all uphill!

same here. Works pretty well, i don't get to work sweaty

[bounceswoosh]

Colorado's bike to work day isn't till mid June. I guess they have the right idea -- this week it's rainy and nasty, with snow possibly in the forecast today.

[sbctwin]

I didn't ride yesterday because when I woke up at 3:30am, it was pouring rain. Today was different. I had a nice ride to and from work, headwinds both ways but the air was so pleasant

[jobob]

This morning was one of those perfect rides into work. The sun was shining, it was pleasantly cool, and there was no freakin' wind!! I felt strong and full of energy. Just an awesome morning.

Which means I'll probably get run over by a semi on my way home tonight.

[Trek420]

jobob? did you get home?

It's ok folks she's probably still battling headwinds on the way home. That's what you get around here for saying "there was no freakin' wind" it hears you.

[jobob]

yep, on both counts.

[tc1]

Wednesday I put the car on the rack, drove to the trailhead and rode to work. Then rode back. I plan on doing it again Friday, which is the bike-to-work day part of bike to work month. There will be promotions and giveaways at popular riding locations, since this is Seattle, of course COFFEE! will be given away.

I figure I can bike all the way about a month from now. It's not that much farther, but I start work really early (0630) and there is not enough daylight yet to start riding at 0500 on city streets. I am going to try to bike 2-3 times a week.

And yes, I have heard of electric lights

[MALcontent]

I rode 30 miles into work in Boston today. I promised to lead a convoy that never materialized, so it was mostly me riding alone. I really enjoyed it aside from the parts on the city streets. I need to do some more work on identifying a good route because I might do it again! I only rode part way back (8 miles) because it started raining mid-afternoon.

The cities of Cambridge and Boston both did great jobs of supporting riders. My swag take for today includes:

A rear blinking light
A water bottle
A mini Clif Bar (my favorite flavor, Banana Nut)
2 packets of Clif Shot Bloks (my favorite mountain biking energy snack)
A t-shirt
A "coffee beverage of my choice" coupon for Peet's
A coupon for 1/2 pound of coffee if I buy 1/2 a pound from Peet's
A reflective arm or ankle band
A free cup of Peet's coffee this morning
Two free breakfast pastries and an orange slice

Can you tell I like free stuff?

[Crankin]

I only rode to work on Wednesday, because rain was predicted for Thursday and Friday (it was in the 30s on Tuesday AM). Of course, it did not rain...
But, I feel like I had a successful mini bike week at my school. I led a ride of 3 people after work, who thanked me profusely. I got the interest of 2-3 others,including one newbie who is getting her bike tuned and then I am going to take her out on neighborhood streets to give her some "lessons." One other person asked if I would ride with her after school, because she couldn't come this week.
It's nice to ride with beginners who help put what I do in perspective. I am always down on myself for being "weak" compared to many on this forum. I think it helps keep the fun in cycling.

[hipersons]

I biked to work on Wednesday for the first time ever. I hope to get on the bike two times next week, three times the week after, etc. The way to work is really hard because its filled with hills and I'm out of shape, so I need to work up to going every day.