Yup, pollen's bad all over right now. I think the late spring made it worse.
And it's normal to feel slow and lethargic for the first few weeks of bike commuting. Your legs ache. Your bum aches. You think there's got to be a better way. And, luckily, the hassle disappears soon enough.
But you have every right to grouse Right Now.
I've carried almost a hundred pounds on my bike (loaded with groceries). That's really Too Much, but 20 pounds or so of stuff (of which the heaviest is always my bike lock and my books) isn't a big deal if it's on the rear of your bike. It helps keep from skidding if you stop suddenly, actually. Maybe you could leave less-frequently-cleaned clothes like jackets and shoes at work?
(And my purse must weigh at least 7 pounds too, particularly if I haven't cleaned it out recently.)
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Date: 2008-05-07 04:53 am (UTC)And it's normal to feel slow and lethargic for the first few weeks of bike commuting. Your legs ache. Your bum aches. You think there's got to be a better way. And, luckily, the hassle disappears soon enough.
But you have every right to grouse Right Now.
I've carried almost a hundred pounds on my bike (loaded with groceries). That's really Too Much, but 20 pounds or so of stuff (of which the heaviest is always my bike lock and my books) isn't a big deal if it's on the rear of your bike. It helps keep from skidding if you stop suddenly, actually. Maybe you could leave less-frequently-cleaned clothes like jackets and shoes at work?
(And my purse must weigh at least 7 pounds too, particularly if I haven't cleaned it out recently.)
Best of luck ...