At the very least, the new work route is much more bike friendly. Last fall I had big plans to bike to work, but I always seemed to have an excuse as to why I couldn't. This spring, I'm going to eliminate the excuses! [hopefully] Sometimes I forgot how many stormy days we have in the spring and fall!
According to my google map skills, the distance from my place to the library is about 6 miles, and should take me roughly 30 minutes. A majority of the route has extra wide lanes, two lanes, or sidewalk on the busier roads. One of my biggest concerns is arriving to work a pile of sweat. Because even if it's only a 30 minute pedal, that doesn't mean I won't be sweaty when I arrive, with helmet hair galore.
My plan is to pack clothes and leave some shampoo and a blow dryer in my locker at work. If necessary I can perform a quick bang de-sweating wash before I have to start working. I desperately miss riding my bike [she says while in the depths of winter, so duh....] and I would love to get in an extra 48-60 miles a week just getting to and from work.
Don't ask what I'll do when I have a trillion books to carry home from work. I haven't quite worked that one out yet.
What else am I missing? How do I make this bike commuting a success??
2 comments:
Awesome goal! Look into panniers and saddle bags for book transport. Sounds like you have a pretty nice route. Choose a day when you don't have too much public desk time or any important meetings that you have to look presentable for and give it a try.
More power to you! Leave a COMPLETE change of clothes including footwear, belt etc. in your locker. Especially important as you develop your personal stay-dry methods. I started as a fair weather cyclist. Now I'm out there in rain, cold, snow, you name it.
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