Day 1

[celticgarden]

Thanks! And you know what? I've felt more relaxed and comfortably energized today too. Bonus. Looking forward to the ride home.

Will try and take a pic of my ride to post.

[muddysmudge]

Well done...it will get better with each ride

Are you able to buy CO2 mini pumps in the US? They're great for carrying in a small saddle bag and will pump a tyre up to 100psi in no time!

I use a headband when it's a bit nippy in the morning, keeps the ears warm and the head cool...

enjoy!

[Melalvai]

I always feel a twinge of jealousy when someone is just discovering the joys of bike commuting.

[paiger81]

Oh yay! I'm nervous about starting my commuting and am glad it was a good one for you. I'm going to do a test ride on Saturday to make sure I'm comfortable with my route and hope to start riding next week.

[tzvia]

You sound quite prepared, except for that missing pump. I've looked at that road-morph and it looks good- but I personally prefer a good old fashioned frame pump (provided the frame accommodates it). My road bike does not due to the tube shapes, but my commuter does. So I use a Blackburn carbon fiber frame pump that straddles the underside of the top tube. I find full size frame pumps push the most air per pump and I can get a tire up to 80psi quickly. My technique is to find something to support the pump head on, like a big rock or fence post- that supports it so I don't rip out the valve stem as I lean into it.

You really have to try them at the bike shop to see what style you are comfortable with.