And if my memory serves me often this commute includes one HECK of a climb- into headwinds??? right??
All I can say is YOU ROCK!!!!
Of course I don't work, so my commute is down the hall to the kitchen to do the dishes! ha ha! Easily handled on foot! Though I do have two hoursebroken bikes who are just waiting for me to ride them if I'm so inclined... ha ha ha
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03-18-2006, 08:47 PM #1
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03-25-2006, 03:06 PM #2
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Congratulations on becoming a bike commuter. I've been commuting for over three years, and I really cannot fathom work without my bike ride! Driving makes me angry and the Metro can be slow AND very crowded.
My husband and I have avoided buying a second car because I commute by bike. In fact, we are able to hold on to our old car longer because we don't drive it much (it's a '92 Accord with 170k miles. It ain't pretty, but my bike sure are!) The hubby is a musician and needs a car to get to performances and rehearsals. I use the car for work maybe once a month.
My commute is 14 miles each way and actually takes me about the same time as driving, given traffic and searching for a parking spot (not to mention having to move my car every 2 hours or risk $$ tickets!). I'm healthier, happier, and more productive at work because I have more energy all day long! I also save a ton of $ and time by not having to belong to a gym. I still take pilates classes once per week and practice at home, however.
Good move!
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03-26-2006, 04:41 PM #3
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Congratulations on your car deal!
Any tips on bike commuting? I biked my route this morning and tomorrow will be my first day commuting. I can no longer take the Metro DC traffic, which is funny because I have only lived here for a little less than a year! It is only 15 miles (30 round trip) so I just decided to dive in...
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03-27-2006, 12:34 PM #4
I love headwinds! Really?
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We've got a thread around here somewhere about bike commuting but basically I leave a pair of jeans, a bra and tennies at work and carry a shirt, undies and socks in a backpack with my lunchbag. Winter is tougher because I wear so many more layers in the mornings that I have to carry home at night but I have a rack on one bike that I can use to carry the extra stuff back home in. I also have WetOnes at work that I can use to freshen up when I get here or when I take a lunch ride. Plus a hairbrush and deodorant. On the very rare days I drive - I get almost cranky, I really miss that morning commute!
So - how did your commute go today??
and yes RM - my evening commute home is uphill the whole 6 bloody miles! Some days in some pretty nasty headwinds! (some days in some pretty awesome tailwinds!
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and thanks Tulip but I've been a bike commuter for almost 2 yrs now - I just couldn't get my insurance company to see me as one - until my lease ran out and I traded in my truck.
My agent told me the insurance company would call me every year to check the odo readings on the truck to confirm I wasn't using it for work - now whether they really Do call me or not is to be seen. I just have to be sure it stays under 8,000 miles - which doesn't seem to be a problem anymore.
Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, champagne in one hand, strawberries in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming: "Yeah Baby! What a Ride!"
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03-27-2006, 01:07 PM #5
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And today is a cranky day for me! Rain and tired legs kept me on the trainer this morning instead of riding in to work. Really it's the evening commute I miss the most - it just makes me feel frisky instead of sluggardly in the evening. Of course, I don't have a six mile mountain to ride up!
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03-27-2006, 04:36 PM #6
In through the out door..
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How did it go??? Inquiring minds want to know... Originally Posted by molly_DC
I can't imagine biking in the DC traffic
You are braver than I am
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03-27-2006, 05:54 PM #7
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Corsair, you're a commuting maniac (I mean it in a good way)! I might have to post a picture of you on my door in the morning, so as I'm walking out I'll be reminded that you're commuting while I'm being lazy in my car!
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03-28-2006, 06:50 AM #8
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Where are you commuting from and to? The beautiful thing about commuting by bike is that you do not have to take the same roads as when you drive. I've learned my way all around DC by trying out different routes. Originally Posted by molly_DC
Let us know how it went. It might take some tweaking, but I bet you'll be an old pro in no time.
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03-29-2006, 08:08 AM #9
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Well it went great. I definitely need to reduce the amount of stuff I carry with me. My bag weighed a ton! I took the Mt. Vernon Trail in Alexandria to the Four Mile Run to the W&OD. I live in Alexandria and work in Viennia. It is 15 miles one way, so 30 miles was a bit of a challenge because I have not biked since July 2005. I had a wreck last July and broke my elbow. But more than the broken bone, it took me a while to get the confidence back up. The network of bike paths in this area are very impressive.
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03-29-2006, 08:49 AM #10
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Holy cow, you have paths and trails the whole way?!? That's great!
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03-29-2006, 09:37 AM #11
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While the trails are impressive, they do include some road riding. I did have a rather close call with a painting van. The metro DC area has a network of rail-to-trail paths, which are pretty nice. But once on the street, it can be a bit of white-knuckle experience, don't get me wrong.
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