How Was Your Commute Today?

[redrhodie]

This morning's commute was a tuffy. I had a brutal headwind for the first 10 miles. I named it Jillian after the trainer on the Biggest Loser. I was in my easiest gear much of the way. Jillian was a byatch. Then, I decided to take the bike path, which would bypass some hills and be more sheltered, and the wind would be from the side. Good plan, but it was still chunky with ice, some were like speed bumps, about 4" high. I was a little scared going over those, but I did okay. The switchback was totally not plowed, so I had to back out to streets for a bit to bypass that section. It took me 15 minutes longer than usual for the 15 miles.

Luckily, the wind didn't shift during the day, and I had wicked tailwinds back. Big fast fun. I felt like I'd paid my dues for that.

[blackhillsbiker]

I got to ride the roadie today. Only her 4th outing. We have a few more warm days forecast. I plan to treat each one as a gift, before we return to our regularly scheduled winter.

Deb

[7rider]

Finally!

First commute since 25 January.
I thought - since I didn't have Noah to take care of in the morning , I'd be able to get out bright and early. But that didn't happen. It seemed like my whole system fell apart. And then the zipper on my winter jacket busted. I ended up with one delay after another, and I got out LATER than I normally would have. I still had to dodge ice, snow, and tree branches along my route. The latter, I stopped to heave down the hill and into the woods. That should do wonders for my bad back. My chiropractor will be SO pleased.

[kmehrzad]

Finally!

First commute since 25 January.
I thought - since I didn't have Noah to take care of in the morning , I'd be able to get out bright and early. But that didn't happen.

What happened to Noah???

[Tri Girl]

yeah- that was not such a good ride home...

I was at a stop light, it turned green, I proceeded through the light when a car in the close lane was coming at me at warp speed and blatantly ran the RED LIGHT! He came within about 2 feet of taking me out. I fell, the bike got bruised, and I have some road rash. I'm glad I was wearing capris instead of shorts.
I jumped back on my bike so quickly and sped away that nobody had a chance to see if I was ok. I tried riding the rest of the way home, but had a mental breakdown and called the hubby crying to come get me.

Gonna have to try again tomorrow. Hopefully someone doesn't try to kill me tomorrow.

Stupid drivers- pay attention!!!!

[redrhodie]

yeah- that was not such a good ride home...

I was at a stop light, it turned green, I proceeded through the light when a car in the close lane was coming at me at warp speed and blatantly ran the RED LIGHT! He came within about 2 feet of taking me out. I fell, the bike got bruised, and I have some road rash. I'm glad I was wearing capris instead of shorts.
I jumped back on my bike so quickly and sped away that nobody had a chance to see if I was ok. I tried riding the rest of the way home, but had a mental breakdown and called the hubby crying to come get me.

Gonna have to try again tomorrow. Hopefully someone doesn't try to kill me tomorrow.

Stupid drivers- pay attention!!!!

Oh No! Stupid driver! Hope you and bike are okay. It's okay if you need to take a recovery day. Your mojo will come back.

Take some Ibuprofen. You might hurt later even if you think you're okay.

[pfunk12]

Big hugs to 7. So sad about Noah.

And TriGirl...I'm so glad that you're okay. That was way too close.

[7rider]

What happened to Noah???

We had to put him down on Sunday.

[Blueberry]

Awww 7Rider - I'm so sorry You did the kindest thing - but I know that's not much comfort now

[kmehrzad]

We had to put him down on Sunday.

So sorry to hear that. Sending a hug your way.

[Tri Girl]

much better commute today! I didn't almost get t-boned at the same intersection, AND I got in 22 miles. Gotta love 80 degrees in February.