My Morning Commute

[jrenaut]

I hate math. I propose a new equation. The proper number of bikes in our marriage is equal to H - 1, where H is the number of bikes crammed into our shed that would cause a honeybadger attack. H = 5.

I majored in math and don't have a shed.

[Steve]

though one of the 11 is for the 2.5 yo

I'm a pretty mediocre uncle, being that I'm mostly absent from my nephews'/niece's lives (LOVE the kiddos, just don't get back home too much). But all that will change in the next few years when much to my nephew and his parents' surprise, he'll be getting his first drop bar road bike from Uncle Steve! He's six now, I figure if he doesn't take his training seriously soon, then he'll never ride Le Tour.

[TwoWheelsDC]

I welcome this! 4 came out of my needing only 1 and Marc's n = 2. Therefore, we have enough as a couple. Given this math, if 4 is enough as a couple and I get a new bike, we have to get rid of one (the Fugi). We will then still have enough. 4. Only I will now have 2 (cannondale + new bike) which means Marc's n will have to decrease to 1. Sorry, honey. You did this to yourself.

Except the Cannondale has become community property, removing it from the equation...thus, for the purposes of calculating N, my N=2 and your N=1. Thus, one additional bike is allowed.

[rcannon100]

Had a terrible night. One of those middle aged nights where you spend the dark hours worrying about things that go bump in the night (like teenagers). Woke up edgy. Took forever to get my gear on and get in the saddle. Rode.

Got to work. Took my lock out and was beginning to lock up when I stopped and laughed. I realized I was singing a song to myself. I realized that my mood had completely changed. I had gone from worrying about shadows to looking forward to what the day would bring.

#ILoveMyRide #LoveEndorphins

[mello yello]

I enjoyed the new route that I found on BTWD, which took me either off the major roads or onto the sidewalks, so I did it again this morning.
A bit muggy but still not bad temperature wise. Traffic was a little heavier today than last Friday, so it wasn't quite as fun. Saw an accident that had just happened on Central Ave near Cap Hgts Metro, low-speed T-bone, and the response got there just after I passed them.

Also, last Friday I forgot my belt for my work clothes... today I forgot my shoes, so I'm walking around in my very ratty old mtb (commuting) shoes, and business casual everything else. Got to stash some at work if I'm going to get back into commuting regularly.

While not as exhilarating as my first commute (crisp, cool air and sunshine, vs. overcast and humid) this one also felt good. Hopefully more next week, the rest of this week is going to get sucked up prepping / getting out of town for Mem Day Weekend.

[americancyclo]

Got to stash some at work if I'm going to get back into commuting regularly.

This is crucial. Also, find a good dry cleaner nearby.

[KLizotte]

Also, last Friday I forgot my belt for my work clothes... today I forgot my shoes, so I'm walking around in my very ratty old mtb (commuting) shoes, and business casual everything else. Got to stash some at work if I'm going to get back into commuting regularly.

While not as exhilarating as my first commute (crisp, cool air and sunshine, vs. overcast and humid) this one also felt good. Hopefully more next week, the rest of this week is going to get sucked up prepping / getting out of town for Mem Day Weekend.

It helps to pack your clothes the night before so you don't forget anything. I always mimic getting dressed in my head to be sure I don't forget an essential. I also keep spare underwear and shoes at my desk.

Yes, this is rather sucky weather in my opinion; esp for May. Fortunately the humidity is supposed to leave us tomorrow.