commuterized
i knew it was going to happen soon but of all weeks, this was not the one for my clutch to decide to all but die. but it did, so you just gotta roll with it. i dropped it off today and after a ride back to my office, i am embarking on a few days of self-imposed bike commuting. sure, i've had many generous offers to drive me around, but i'm actually looking forward to this. i have a few friends that bike to work 3-5 times per week, and they have further to ride than i do (approx 5 miles, mostly downhill from home... which means coming home is quite a workout). sure, i've biked to work a few times, but honestly not as much as i want to or should. mostly, it is my beloved laptop that prevents me from doing so - i usually work at home a few hours (ok, work/goof off, etc) at night, so i always take it home from the studio. and yes, 95% of the time i use it. but i am not about to put that laptop in a bag on my back to bike in - it's just too expensive and invaluable to take that risk. so, i drive.
not having my work computer at home for a few nights has been refreshing. (ok yeah, i am on one now, but this old laptop doesn't have all my work stuff on it to keep me busy)... last night, i worked in the yard, cleaned the house, started reading a new book, and went to bed at a reasonable hour. tonight has been relaxing as well. tomorrow night i may start going thru withdrawal, but i'll manage.
i hope i can really make this more of a habit... start with maybe 2 days a week where i can leave the computer at work and make sure i don't schedule any client appts out of the studio (that gets tricky). i have a bit to learn though; tips are appreciated!
- how to stash what i need into 1 bag (clothes to change into, lunch + my running clothes & shoes)
- how to keep fresh when your office doesn't have a shower (a stash of Wet Ones are helpful I've heard... and i think a baseball cap may be mandatory)
- do i always change into cycling clothes, or do go more commuter casual? (certainly not as comfy so i'm not planningon testing this one yet....)
not having my work computer at home for a few nights has been refreshing. (ok yeah, i am on one now, but this old laptop doesn't have all my work stuff on it to keep me busy)... last night, i worked in the yard, cleaned the house, started reading a new book, and went to bed at a reasonable hour. tonight has been relaxing as well. tomorrow night i may start going thru withdrawal, but i'll manage.
i hope i can really make this more of a habit... start with maybe 2 days a week where i can leave the computer at work and make sure i don't schedule any client appts out of the studio (that gets tricky). i have a bit to learn though; tips are appreciated!
- how to stash what i need into 1 bag (clothes to change into, lunch + my running clothes & shoes)
- how to keep fresh when your office doesn't have a shower (a stash of Wet Ones are helpful I've heard... and i think a baseball cap may be mandatory)
- do i always change into cycling clothes, or do go more commuter casual? (certainly not as comfy so i'm not planningon testing this one yet....)
Labels: road biking
posted by cathi at 9:41 PM
1 Comments:
Bike commuting is fun! I've been doing it 2 to 3 days per week for a while now. I keep a stash of Dove body wipes at the office and they work pretty well. I wear biking clothes for the ride and on the days that I drive, I drop off some clothes so that I don't have to carry them with me on my biking days (less sweaty without them in a pack). I also leave a pair of acceptable, but not favourite shoes at the office all the time because they are the most inconvenient to carry.
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