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PatArmyRet · Wed May 02, 2007 11:35 am

Today was the first day I used the bike for my commute...didn't think commuting could be so enjoyable, even with the traffic.

I've been out of MSF for a couple of weeks, going a little further every day, a little faster, and on busier streets.

Having the basics is a big help. When I make a mistake, which is inevitable, I mentally kick myself...slow look press and roll. Both brakes. Look up! Turn the darn turn signal OFF.

I want to put my truck in storage until Fall rolls around. On second thought, maybe not Fall, perhaps when Winter sets in.

Shorts · #2 Unread post by **Shorts** » Wed May 02, 2007 11:43 am

Do you think if everyone rode to work there'd be less sick days used??

PatArmyRet · Wed May 02, 2007 12:00 pm

You could be on to something, I should encourage everyone at work to buy a bike.

tortus · #4 Unread post by **tortus** » Wed May 02, 2007 12:41 pm

Shorts wrote: Do you think if everyone rode to work there'd be less sick days used??

Gas wouldn't be $3+/gallon, that's for sure

KingRobb · #5 Unread post by **KingRobb** » Wed May 02, 2007 1:13 pm

um riding to work has actually caused me call ins....to nice to go all the way in sometimes.

ofblong · #6 Unread post by **ofblong** » Wed May 02, 2007 4:07 pm

lol I can only ride to work. very rarely do I get a chance to ride at times other than to and from work thanks to 4 kids and a wife. Plus it makes for good convo at the gas pump when you go and only spend $6 instead of $70

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Nibblet99 · Thu May 03, 2007 12:50 am

tortus wrote:
Shorts wrote: Do you think if everyone rode to work there'd be less sick days used??
Gas wouldn't be $3+/gallon, that's for sure

Yer right, it'd probably be more. the oil consortiums would just produce less barrels per year and charge more instead. Its all about the price the market can sustain, not the actual amount used

Welcome to capitalism

Darth Snootchie · Thu May 03, 2007 2:19 am

Shorts wrote: Do you think if everyone rode to work there'd be less sick days used??

I'd say more, every morning I'm on my bike I have the urge to keep on riding as I pass the office...

tortus · #9 Unread post by **tortus** » Thu May 03, 2007 3:41 am

Darth Snootchie wrote:
Shorts wrote: Do you think if everyone rode to work there'd be less sick days used??
I'd say more, every morning I'm on my bike I have the urge to keep on riding as I pass the office...

I haven't had that urge yet because the morning ride's a bit nipply at about 50 degrees. I just eagerly await the ride home when it will be beautiful out. When it really gets to be summer and it's 70ish in the morning I might have this problem

Grey Thumper · Thu May 03, 2007 4:57 pm

Congratulations, and enjoy the commute!

I love riding to work. Even though the ride itself isn't that great in my case (a freeway drone followed by urban gridlock), the whole focused, visceral experience of a bike ride is a great way to start and end a day.

Plus, if you're a newbie like me, it's pretty satisfying to feel your skills getting a bit smoother, a bit more refined each day, instead of feeling like you have to learn things all over again if you only ride on the weekends.