How Was Your Commute Today?

[lph]

it felt like I was pedaling a dump truck.

Love that expression You'll try it again, I just know it.

It was - 10 C this morning and windy, and even a bit colder and windier coming home. I had dressed well, though (took me 20 minutes, but hey, I was warm!) and I felt this sweet sense of kinship with the other bundled up bike riders out there, crunching along in concert on our studded tires There's not much snow but everything slows down a bit in the cold, so you sort of have time to look around and catch peoples eyes.

[blackhillsbiker]

It warmed up here. My morning commute was pretty slushy. I was looking forward to the evening since things dried out pretty well today but like a dork, I forgot to charge my headlight. I don't like to ride home in the dark without a light so DH had to give me a ride home. I think I need a spare battery pack!

Deb

[7rider]

It was 22 F (-5C) this a.m. when I left. Lots of layers and except for the fact that a Buff in front of my mouth makes me crazy (I feel like I can't breathe), I was fine. It took 6 miles of a 7.5 mile commute for my finger tips to unthaw, but I expected that.
I also threw my light's battery charger in my pannier. I figure, it's dark enough that I really should enjoy the light of HIGH beam from my light, and if the battery indicator light should go on (signalling low charge), I could always charge it at work during the day. Fortunately, it didn't come on, and it will have plenty of charge for the ride home tonight.

[lph]

Try cutting a hole (carefully, small at first) to breathe through! You'll look insane, but it really does work. Not so good if you only have on Buff maybe, but great if you can spare one.

[azfiddle]

First ever commute and I'm feeling proud of myself.

It's pretty mild here- I think it was about 43 when I left, but dark out at 6:30. I've tried riding in to the school where I teach on a weekend, but not on a work day. It took a little longer this morning - maybe it's harder to get going in the cooler temperature. The distance is about 10 1/2 miles and it took me about 50 minutes.

It's not practical for most days, but Fridays work better because the dress code is jeans and a school t-shirt, and it's easier than trying to bring a dressier outfit.

[Tri Girl]

good job, azfiddle!!! I'm always slower in the morning when it's cold. My winter commute takes about 20-25 minutes, but a warm commute only takes about 10-15 minutes. Do you feel like a rock star after your first commute?

[pfunk12]

Congrats, azfiddle! Very cool about the first commute.