Lost my commute - looking for a ride partner in pdx

[missglh]

Hi all,

I've just moved from a 7 mile commute to a block and a half commute. It's been a week and i'm going a bit nutty - it's spring in oregon and i'm not riding my bike! From 14 miles/4 days a week to nothing is leaving me dejected.

So! I'm looking for a ride partner/buddy in the pdx area.

I'm available all day thursday and friday, and saturday thru wednesday after 6.

I live in the pearl so i can get just about anywhere in town pretty fast.

I've always been a commuter, so i'm not sure what my riding level is. Probably advanced beginner? I could ride to work in 27 min if I booked it. I'm not the strongest hill climber but i'd sure like to be.

Any takers?

Thanks, thanks

miss glh

[tulip]

I'm not in PDX, but I feel your pain! I lost my commute when I moved and started working from home. I love it, but man, I miss my commute! On the plus side, I have more time to ride, and I use my commuter bike for urban errands and grocery shopping.

Good luck finding some good riding buddies.

[missglh]

thanks tulip! yeah. i'm psyched about walking to work and everything else, but not losing my 30 minutes of sweating and thinking!

though, i'm already dreaming of a dutch style grocery-getter - with skirt guard adn fenders for downtown riding! I love my road bike - and can't wait to divest her of her paniers for long distance riding. My bike and I will easily lose 25 lbs when those go in the closet!