Ashamed to admit this...

[sbctwin]

You will find for those days that you don't ride, even the short distance, you will miss it. I know I do. That morning air, before it gets polluted with car fumes, really gives me a much better start to the day...

[andtckrtoo]

Thanks everyone! I know I enjoyed my ride so much today, that I'm excited to do it again tomorrow. After work, my friend and I are going to do a longer ride, so that will be fun.

I just feel better knowing that I'm not adding to the crap in the air and that I'm doing something for me. I really do think I'll be keeping this up. Now, I just have to figure out if I want to commute on my snazzy new road bike or if I want to reclaim and old Trek Mountain track from my 15 yo's boyfriend and use that to commute. Decisions, Decisions!

WackyJacky - if it makes you feel any better, it drizzled on me this morning - and rain in California in the summer is very unusual. I just decided to ride through it. I say go for it! If you plan too long, you'll plan yourself out of it. Although I am making a list of things to bring into the office to stay here - like a hair dryer, just in case.

[pardes]

Good for you. It's astonishing how these "short" commute miles add up in a hurry. Not to mention how wonderful you feel on so many levels.

[andtckrtoo]

I'm commuting again today, but I walked in to work with my dog. I'll walk him home at lunch, and then ride back. That way he gets some exercise too.

[malkin]

Hooray for you!

[TahoeDirtGirl]

Congrats on your first commute! Doesn't it feel like a great sense of accomplishment? People think I'm crazy because I ride so far, but you know what, it makes me feel soooooo goooood...I haven't ridden hardly at all this week because physical therapy wants me to 'lay off' for a week and work on strength (Booooooo!) and I tell you, my mood stinks right now.

Just think of all the cool packing cubes, baskets and other commuter things you can buy now!