The new biking season

[pegkerr]

I told the HR people to cancel my parking contract starting May 1, so I guess I'm committing to starting biking again. I realize I haven't done nearly enough to get ready. I'd hoped to be able to buy new wheels for my bike, but I'm dead broke (maybe when the tax refund arrives). I have to see if there is air in the tires at least! And I have to clean a lot of all that crap that Rob's been piling into the garage out so that I can actually reach my bike in the morning without having to pull my car in and out of the garage.

I feel uneasy about starting. Rob is working now and so won't be able to rescue me if I get a flat. But the price of gas is absolutely killing me, I need the workout, and I know I'll enjoy it once I start again.

I also admit, I am going to deeply regret the extra half hour early I'll have to wake up each morning to show up on time to work. I'm short enough on sleep as it is.

Yeah, yeah, johnridley, I know, I'm a wuss, and my concerns and ditherings are no doubt a mere bagatelle to you.

At least I'm getting back up on the bike.

Comments

[avengangle.livejournal.com]

I'd have to get up at about 6 or 6:30 to make it to work on time by bike . . . I am also a wuss.

(Also, I sweat like a horse. I'd have to shower after getting to work. Luckily, I could do that [I work at a college with a gym], but I'd have to add the extra time on, so even earlier. Eww.)

Anyway, I really respect your dedication! Good luck!

[johnridley.livejournal.com]

What, you're not at work already by 6AM? Riding in the dark is bliss!
Actually it's very nice being able to work whatever hours I like. In the winter I quite like getting up at 4AM to bike to work by 5, and leaving around 1PM. It really is a lot more fun (not to mention safer) to ride at night.