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MastrBrewr
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 Posted: 09/07/05 - 20:07 Post subject: Bike commuting, day 2...
The commute was much better/easier this time around. I left my dirty work clothes in the office and rode home with a minimally filled backpack (I'll drive on Friday so I can pick up the dirty clothes). It was pretty fun zipping past the rush hour traffic that stood still. I'm gonna ride again tomorrow.
When I got home, Ang had scored a rear pannier rack and a breadbox bag (both freebies). She's gonna keep her eyes peeled for some panniers. It looks like the trusty Trek 1000 will be fully transformed to a commuter bike after the tri season when I get a new road and/or tri bike.
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monk25
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Posted: 09/07/05 - 20:30 Post subject:
Sweet!**
**I didn't want to see your post go unanswered.
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MastrBrewr
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Posted: 09/07/05 - 20:33 Post subject:
| monk25 wrote: | Sweet!**
**I didn't want to see your post go unanswered. |
/thank you
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Posted: 09/07/05 - 20:33 Post subject:
I didnt understand what those bike parts were but cool! I am glad it looks like it will work for you. I carpooled for the first time today. I hope this works out. It will cut my gas bills almost in half.
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MechEngDropout
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Posted: 09/08/05 - 00:12 Post subject:
Isn't it fun? I carpooled today, but will be back at the bike commute for my next shift (Friday). I don't mind the backpack, since it's free and just minimal clothing will be in it. Just makes my back sweat more though. I find the heat isn't even that bad on the bike.
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Noley
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Posted: 09/08/05 - 00:35 Post subject:
Awesome MB!
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Posted: 09/08/05 - 05:08 Post subject:
Sounds like it's getting much easier. 
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Posted: 09/08/05 - 07:25 Post subject: Re: Bike commuting, day 2...
| MastrBrewr wrote: | | It was pretty fun zipping past the rush hour traffic that stood still. I'm gonna ride again tomorrow. |
I love their faces! Around here, they go from "look at that crazy bastage I just passed" to "That SOB passed me again!"
Do you find a significant difference in commuting time between car and bike? For me, they only differ by about 10 minutes (5 on a good day).
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Posted: 09/08/05 - 07:27 Post subject:
I did the second day today, myself. On the way home last time, I found a bit of a short cut that takes out the last (worst) hill.
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Posted: 09/08/05 - 07:37 Post subject: Re: Bike commuting, day 2...
| cdnhollywood wrote: | | MastrBrewr wrote: | | It was pretty fun zipping past the rush hour traffic that stood still. I'm gonna ride again tomorrow. |
I love their faces! Around here, they go from "look at that crazy bastage I just passed" to "That SOB passed me again!"
Do you find a significant difference in commuting time between car and bike? For me, they only differ by about 10 minutes (5 on a good day). |
I go a different way on bike. When I drive I take the Interstate for about 2 miles and then one of the heavier-traffic roads. It's quicker because you can go faster. The route that I bike is more direct, but it has way more lights. If I drove this way, it'd be about 10 minutes difference between bike and car.
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Posted: 09/08/05 - 08:53 Post subject:
It must be nice to have the bike as an option. I'd have to balance six kids on my handlebars. 
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cdnhollywood
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Posted: 09/08/05 - 08:56 Post subject:
| ShannonG wrote: | | It must be nice to have the bike as an option. I'd have to balance six kids on my handlebars. |
Six?!? Here's a solution -- chain up 3 double Chariots and you're on your way...with about 150lbs extra weight.
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Posted: 09/08/05 - 08:58 Post subject:
| ShannonG wrote: | | It must be nice to have the bike as an option. I'd have to balance six kids on my handlebars. |
Maybe we ALL ride to school!! 
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jrjo
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Posted: 09/08/05 - 09:26 Post subject:
| ShannonG wrote: | | It must be nice to have the bike as an option. I'd have to balance six kids on my handlebars. |
no prob....
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