How Was Your Commute Today?

[Crankin]

It was snowing in Lake Tahoe and there was ice on the road.

[redrhodie]

It was snowing in Lake Tahoe and there was ice on the road.

Oh, thanks!


Edit: Wait...snow? In California? In May? Is that normal?

[Kerry1976]

Today I took BlueBell (my Trek Pure lowstep) on her first foray to the office.

I learned a few things.
--Not sure about the front basket. Made the steering a little wonky. We'll see how I feel on that tonight or tomorrow.
--I cannot hike her up and down stairs at my apartment, especially with a full basket. So, she will stay locked up outside (still pondering a BF Model T Tikit).
--I only live a mile from work in a university community, and with the students having graduated and gone home, this was the perfect day to start commuting.
--As it heats up (this morning was upper 30s-lower 40s and that will be a distant memory soon) I'll have to have better plans in terms of sweat management. Even today I was sweating.
--Sweaty hands mean I need to wear my gloves, even for such a short trip!
--Helmet head wasn't much of an issue as I don't blow dry my hair anyway and the trip was so short.
--I got to work fast and it was fun!
--If I keep riding her, def need to get fenders. (this is where I need to decide if going for BF Tikit or not)

[Melalvai]

--Not sure about the front basket. Made the steering a little wonky. We'll see how I feel on that tonight or tomorrow.

I haven't ever biked with weight on the front tire, but I've heard it just takes some getting used to.

[Kerry1976]

I haven't ever biked with weight on the front tire, but I've heard it just takes some getting used to.

I was surprised at the difference it made! My particular basket holds very little weight/volume, so a back rack and panniers are important. (of course, that is when I ask - do I spend the money here or on rack/fenders/panniers for a new BF Tikit? - UGH!)

I should add to things I've learned - wearing sandals when temps are in the 30s and 40s makes for cold toes when going to work! BRRR!

[Kerry1976]

I was surprised at the difference it made! My particular basket holds very little weight/volume, so a back rack and panniers are important. (of course, that is when I ask - do I spend the money here or on rack/fenders/panniers for a new BF Tikit? - UGH!)

I should add to things I've learned - wearing sandals when temps are in the 30s and 40s makes for cold toes when going to work! BRRR!

Things I learned on my ride home: I hate leaving my bike parked outside overnight. But carrying her up and down the stairs constantly simply won't do.