Happy Bike to Work Day

[divingbiker]

Me too?

Sorry, I only had one extra, but I could probably walk (or ride) down to WABA's office and pick up another.

[Deborajen]

I was hoping to bike in today since it's the "official" day, but we've got big storms forecast - meteorologists from several big universities are in town ready to watch. That's unusual, so hopefully it doesn't get too bad. It's not supposed to hit 'til this evening, but that could be after work or later. We'll keep our eyes open, but not a good day to plan a bike ride home late this afternoon.

Our local newspaper had a little article on "Bike to Work Day." It was on page one of section B - about three inches long in the bottom right corner. You really had to look to see it. It continued for a few more columns on page three - across from the obits - geez. Sounds like it's time to send an e-mail encouraging some preparatory info - maybe some columns earlier in the week encouraging people to prepare, suggesting how to prepare, etc.--

[7rider]

Sorry, I only had one extra, but I could probably walk (or ride) down to WABA's office and pick up another.

And another?
Cuz ya know...I bike...and I'm awesome too!

[kfergos]

And another?
Cuz ya know...I bike...and I'm awesome too!

Given the popularity of the stickers, I see a real money-making venture for somebody here!

[HillSlugger]

And another?
Cuz ya know...I bike...and I'm awesome too!

Yes you are!

So, what does this sticker look like anyway?!?

[divingbiker]

Yes you are!

So, what does this sticker look like anyway?!?

It's not amazing or anything--just a 1 x 4" (approx) black sticker that says "I bike because I'm awesome" and WABA.ORG at the bottom. On the left there's a heart with a bike inside, and on the right there's the WABA logo (capitol dome with a silhouette of a bicyclist inside). I'll go over there next week and see if I can get a few; I'm sure with a donation they'd be happy to give them to me.

[redrhodie]

I biked to work, but I didn't even remember it was "bike to work" day! It was drizzling the whole way in this morning, so I took the shorter bike path route.

On the way home, it was hot and sunny, so I took my longest route (I have several to choose from). When I got to the beach, it was still sunny, but with low level fog, which is my favorite weather because it's so pretty and strange. There were less cyclists out than normal, just saw maybe 4 this evening, and none this morning. The joy of riding in south county, there's no where to commute to!

[Skierchickie]

Hey! I bike! I must be awesome and in need of a sticker too! Hmmm, I hate to make you go and clean them out. I sure would love one, though. I'd be happy to send you a buck or something.

I did ride today (got 3 rides to work in this week). This was the first year our area had any official events. I did ride the 15 extra miles round trip to go to town after work - it isn't actually on my way to work. They had some dirt jumps set up in the middle of the street, bikes on display, etc. I think I missed the give-aways by not going that way on my way to work. They were having drawings every 10 or 15 minutes, but I didn't hang around very long. Hopefully I didn't have to be present to win - I had registered online, so they have my contact info. It was pretty windy today, but NOTHING compared to yesterday or tomorrow, and sunny, and I ended up getting 36 miles in altogether. We were going to do a tour tomorrow up in the Keweenaw, but the forecast is 37 degrees, rain/snow, and 37 mph winds gusting to 48. So we're going to mail our money and just do the ride Sunday, when it's sunny and 50s. Apparently my wind cutoff is something BELOW 48 mph gusts.

[Trek420]

I did my usual "Bike to day off work" day. I set off earlier than usual and on my road bike. First rest stop a local school. They were just setting up a "refresher station". The teacher who runs this each year recognized me and ran out with a goodie bag.

We chatted a bit, she runs the Edible Schoolyard there. I set off.

2nd stop Hayward BART station. Scored oranges and another goodie bag.

Got on the train, it was a little crowded so Menace and I ("menace" is my bike) got off and waited for the next train. No sense ticking off passengers rushing to work when I'm off. Also I don't want anyone leaning on my baby (the bike)

Glad I did because on the next train was S. a rider I sometimes see and chat with. She rides every day with a folding bike. Says they were out of goodie bags at her stop, I gave her my extra one.

Got off in downtown Oakland, had pancakes, I've never gotten there in time for pancakes. I saw a lot of very cool bikes and clothes including this gal's work:

www.joyriderclothing.com

Caffeinated and fueled I headed home. On the way I stopped at my dermatologist. He'd said I'm to be on a 6th month "inspection" routine. It's been too long and sure enough, he simply has not reminded me. I picked up the form to be able to get my medical records. I'll be looking for a new dermatologist.

All in all a nice ride. One near miss with a spacey jaywalker, fewer goodies than last year but a nice day on the bike.

[kfergos]

It's not amazing or anything--just a 1 x 4" (approx) black sticker that says "I bike because I'm awesome" and WABA.ORG at the bottom. On the left there's a heart with a bike inside, and on the right there's the WABA logo (capitol dome with a silhouette of a bicyclist inside). I'll go over there next week and see if I can get a few; I'm sure with a donation they'd be happy to give them to me.

For all you ladies drooling over the "I bike because I'm awesome" sticker (because you all ARE awesome, of course), here it is in action:


Thank you, divingbiker! It's the perfect addition to my bike-related sticker collection.

[Geonz]

Friday was actually the worst day of the week to ride in - welp, Maybe Wednesday which had more hours with rain, but Friday had the hailstorms and 100 mph winds.

Of course, since I'm the weather goddess, it wasn't raining when *I* was going to & riding home from work. Still, the proposed "event" at the U. was canceled with the "promise" to do something more organized next year.

Ride of Silence is Wednesday.

[kfergos]

Friday was actually the worst day of the week to ride in - welp, Maybe Wednesday which had more hours with rain, but Friday had the hailstorms and 100 mph winds.

I have a jacket that says "Never a bad time to ride" on the butt flap. I think you just disproved my jacket's claim.

[Melalvai]

Of course, since I'm the weather goddess, it wasn't raining when *I* was going to & riding home from work.

Ha ha! You might remember I mentioned my Magical Goretex Rain Gear? Well, on the Epic Adventure, I had the most phenomenal weather! During the 11 days, it rained about 2 hours. (Of course, it was 2 hours on a limestone trail...not so nice...but it could have been so much worse.) Every rainstorm managed to miss me, whether I was in a tent or on my bike. Oh, one tiny rainstorm happened during the one hour I was in someone's car and then eating dinner.

I had the Magical Goretex with me on this trip. It has kept Columbia dry during my commute for months, and it kept bits of Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas and lots of Missouri dry as I passed through them.

And it did pretty well during those 2 miserable rainy hours, keeping me mostly dry, even if it failed to keep the rain off that bit of Iowa that day.