How Was Your Commute Today?

[hoffsquared]

Very nice ride in this morning. Nice and cool. Just cool enough to try one of my thrift shop merino wool sweaters. Felt lovely.

Only drawback to this morning's ride was finding that my pair of 'matched' socks for work are really one navy blue and one black.

[ginny]

I tried out merino wool too today... I should have washed it first... a little scratchy - or maybe jsut a little stiff. Good commute though. It has be seriously cold but just beautiful! I can handle cold as long as the wind doesn't show up

[lph]

Warm! It's 8-10 deg. C here (but still damp and black) and I didn't what to do with myself in my winter gear

-signed, soggy in Oslo

[Maxxxie]

I attended a training course in town all this week, so I rode in, a 32.9Km round trip. Overall, I really enjoyed it. Brisbane has a nice end-of-trip facility, so I got a 5-day membership for $30. I got to start every day with a nice bike ride.. what could be better!

Only problem was the return trip. At that time of day (4PM), it's quite hot (35+ degrees C) and I found myself struggling. On a couple of the rides, I ended up having to pull over and pour water over my head to forcibly cool down.

That said, I made a point of taking it easy on the return trips. Well, as easy as I can take.. the moment someone passes me, it's on for young and old, and I must catch them, pass them, and put enough distance between us that they can't catch me again. I'm far too competitive for my own good.. as evidenced by the fact that I had to pull over to cool down

Anyway.. long story short - I had a great week of commuting.

Max

[Tri Girl]

No, Roger Moore can't really sing. I still loved that- I had forgotten all about it!

No commuting for me this week.
It was a terrible, horrible week.
Monday I always drive (to take clothes to work, etc). When I got to work I found out one of our 3rd graders was murdered by his father. Every day this week was really emotionally draining, and I didn't have the energy/motivation/desire/care to ride my bike.

Next week I'm off all week for Thanksgiving break, but hopefully I'll jump back on my bike and ride. I'll try to ride every day in December. Dedicate the rides to our lost little one who loved to play and be outside.

[lph]

It was a terrible, horrible week.
Monday I always drive (to take clothes to work, etc). When I got to work I found out one of our 3rd graders was murdered by his father. Every day this week was really emotionally draining, and I didn't have the energy/motivation/desire/care to ride my bike.

Oh no, Tri Girl, that's awful!

How terrible for everyone, and what a burden to take home with you from work.

[shootingstar]

That is horrific, Tri Girl. No wonder your energy is not quite there.

[pfunk12]

I thought today was going to be my only chance to commute to work since I'm supposed to be off tomorrow and Friday. I knew I was taking a chance with the rainy forecast but I'm glad I did it. When I left early this morning, it was sprinkling but halfway to work, the rain was coming down harder. But I was enjoying it. I rode slowly and was very careful. There weren't many cyclists out but there were a lot of runners. It was a very stressful day at work so I was glad I was on the bike so I could de-stress. I was supposed to pick up my passport today for my travel to Mali on Friday but the passport was still at the embassy So I have to go into work tomorrow to pick it up. Oh...and another thing - I forgot my pin number on my ATM card (I use it more as a credit card) so I couldn't get money out of the machine at work. I looked like a bozo standing in front of the ATM - putting in every 4 digits possible - or standing there and doing absolutely nothing and looking like a fool I need money to travel! Unfortunately, I didn't leave work until 4:50 p.m. and it was drizzling and dark. But I ran into my morning commuting buddy, Chip, and we rode together for several miles. It was nice having the extra headlight on the trail. I just re-read this post and I am venting Sorry...it was one of those days. Time to sip my glass of red wine

[shootingstar]

Instead of going to a meeting and worrying about what I looked like plus changing into dressier clothing for only 1.5 hrs., I did my fitness ride (14 kms.) to home again. Changed then took public transit. Cool, but mild after a few windy days.

I still am not used to living in Vancouver and contrasting outdoor sport opportunities on the same day. After my bike ride, on my way to meeting on a commuter ferry across a tiny strait (only a 10 min. ride), there were snowboarders on the ferry in full gear, hauling their snowboards to head up to local mountains on a normal work day. Wonder if they got enough snow up there. Could see the snow glinting abit.

[shootingstar]

Cycle to a presentation, then fitness ride- 18 kms. Today frost on ground in some areas but sun is shining brightly.