Short Commute?
I’m getting to the point where I think my 6 miles each way is too short of a commute. Without much effort, it is taking me about 30 to 40 minutes. This is without having a proper commuter setup (no saddles, etc.). My fat tires probably slow me down a bit, but I love the smooth ride the front suspension enables. Besides, I am usually running into some sort of debris on the side of the road.
I’ve been riding for over a month now averaging 3 days a week at 36 miles. If I can ride everyday, that would mean 60 miles. Maybe instead of trying to add extra miles, I can try to ride everyday for a few solid weeks to see if I notice a physical payoff.
While I’m lucky to live close to work, I think it is true that those who average 20+ miles a day are happiest. I guess I should try for some weekend riding on trails.
Anyway, nothing unusual or interesting to discuss, just logging my miles:
Weekly Total: 18.
on June 26, 2008 on 10:16 pm
I think it’s awesome that it is really working out for you! I hope to see you at the ride tomorrow, at least haul the family down to the art show at Marty’s @ 7 ish.
on June 27, 2008 on 2:09 pm
Right, I almost forgot. And “d’oh!”, I did forgot to set my alarm clock this morning. That means no bike ride this morning
. Also, I was stuck in traffic the minute I pulled out of my driveway because of the crime scene setup around the corner which closed a number of streets. A cop shot and killed a 21 year old kid.
on June 30, 2008 on 5:05 am
Add a stop to your trip if you can, maybe somewhere to run an errand or just find some nice roads. Riding even 10 minutes on some road/trail you’ve never been on can make a ride seem much much longer.
on June 30, 2008 on 1:04 pm
Good point, Dean. I just have to drag myself out of bed a little earlier.