How Was Your Commute Today?

[rubysoho]

It took all summer but I have officially commuted to work (during work hours)! I assume traffic was lighter than normal because of the holiday weekend - I'm not complaining. I packed all my stuff in a small bookbag which I have never done before. Lunch + breakfast (left without eating) + clothes + shoes + keys + blah blah blah = a bit heavier than I was expecting! Definitely made my start-ups much harder but it was manageable. Took me a perfect hour. Someone in a van chatted with me at a light. He was very pleasant. The majority of my ride is on trails but the times I was on the road I feel I was lucky to have many polite drivers who gave me space, etc... I am very greatful for that.

Looking forward to doing this throughout the fall and maybe the winter!

[redrhodie]

I had my car tuned up yesterday, so I rode from the service station to a few miles past Worden's Pond, a scenic road, then I just turned around and rode to work. I ended up with close to 20 miles for the day, and my car is running great, and there were no surprises, so I'm happy. Traffic was heavy. The students are returning to URI, but now the beach section of my commute will lighten. Give and take.