Going for it this weekend :)

[Catrin]

I finally got to test my commuting route Saturday morning. It was still rather dark when I left so I installed my Light and Motion Vis360 helmet lights (link is to a YouTube review), set my handlebar light to blinking mode, turned on the seat-post light and set off. I will admit that I was a bit nervous - I've only ridden on park and country roads, and on mountain bike trails. My starting method is unorthodox and I've really not HAD to deal with many signalized intersections in the last 2 years.

First of all, the stretch of road I was most nervous about turned out to not be a problem as the actual lane was much wider than I thought. They have also recently resurfaced it Had a bit of a sprint getting away from 2 pit-bull mixes on the MUT portion of my route - but I saw them in plenty of time, thankfully. Drivers were fine with my presence, and my little fear about clipping in/out in time for lights was unfounded. I think I stopped/started more in that round trip than has been my practice in a month of country rides!

Thankfully I was paying attention at the end of the MUT, for there was a good sized curb at the end of it...and a couple of really sharp turns on/off a bridge on the trail that I did get off the bike for. I AM thankful that I sprung for the lights last winter when I found them on a good sale, my Planet Bike lights wouldn't have been enough.

Oh yes, the way back was fine, and even a little quicker than the first half. The two pit bulls? I saw them being captured by Animal Control on my return home and while there was more traffic on the 56th street section that I was nervous about it was fine.

All in all it went well, and because of a mini-marathon that was going on at the time I actually didn't test the last mile of the route to get to the other side of downtown. I am far less concerned about that now, and if the weather permits, I will try my commute for real this Friday. I work a compressed schedule and only work 4 hours on Friday's so it is the perfect commuting day.

[redrhodie]

Yay,you did it! I'm glad it went well. Those dogs must have been scary. Glad they got them.

[hebe]

Well done and good luck for Friday!

[Melalvai]

Congratulation!
What's a mini marathon? Really short people running 26.2 miles?

[Catrin]

Congratulation!
What's a mini marathon? Really short people running 26.2 miles?

LOL it is a half marathon that is the official kickoff.to the month of May and all of the many activities leading up to the Indianapolis 500 race. The Mini has been going on for.a long time and is always sold out, and is sponsored by the Instead 500 Speedway.

[Tri Girl]

nothing mini about a half marathon

GOOD LUCK on Friday!!! Let us know ALL about it when you get home for the day!!!

[Catrin]

LOL it is a half marathon that is the official kickoff.to the month of May and all of the many activities leading up to the Indianapolis 500 race. The Mini has been going on for.a long time and is always sold out, and is sponsored by the Instead 500 Speedway.

LOL, I just actually LOOKED at this post - obviously I originally posted it from my phone and, as always, my phone was WAY too helpful with the spelling. Being a bit depressed tonight I needed a laugh. The sponsor is, of course the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, home of the 500 and Brickyard 400

nothing mini about a half marathon

GOOD LUCK on Friday!!! Let us know ALL about it when you get home for the day!!!

I will, and am trying to figure out how to take enough stuff with me to hit my gym on the way home for an appointment... I think I have it figured out though - that Tailrider holds more than it looks like it will