MetaChat - I iz a Cyclommuter!

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08 February 2008

I iz a Cyclommuter! →[More:] Well, not officially yet but I had the day off and tried out my new commute on my bicycle. Eight miles, navigating around traffic knots, etc., took 50 minutes one-way.

But like I said, I had the day off so there was nothing else to do but turn around and go back home. I stopped by the bike shop on the way home and got a new helmet and rack pack.

The mechanic at the bike shop took a look and said, "Ooh, a Nishinki Olympic 12! They don't make those anymore! And this one's in great shape!"

Altogether I probably rode almost 20 miles today, probably not a good idea considering it's been more than a year since I've been in the saddle. Weather permitting I'm gonna try it for real on Monday.

post by: Doohickie at: 20:36 | 3 comments

Cool. More cycling + walking, less driving is good. I wish more people would do as you are.

posted by TheDonF 09 February | 03:51

Hey, good for you, Doohickie!

There's a metafilter group at WeEndure, a sort of social-networking site for runners/cyclists/swimmers. I must admit that I haven't been there in a little while, but tracking your mileage, and competing with other Mefites, is definitely a good time.

posted by box 09 February | 10:25

Interesting. I'll have to check it out.

This is when we set our objectives and goals for the year at work. This new division encourages employees to include personal goals; I think I'm going to say cyclo-commute 50 times this year (that's roughly once a week). I plan to do it more than that, starting Monday, but since I'm starting new I don't want to over-commit as far as the company is concerned.

posted by Doohickie 09 February | 14:50

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