Save a Horse, Ride a Bicycle!
Jun. 25th, 2006 08:46 am![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
gridloreThe stars were finally right. My ankle has healed, the heatwave has broken, and I was able to get out and do some riding this morning. I needed to go down to Rite Aid for some truck supplies. (More about that in a minute.)
Distance: 2.051 miles
Maximum Speed: 17.2mph
Average Speed: 11.4mph
Time: 10m 50s
There was a break at the 1.6 mile mark where I stopped to shop. Felt good. The max speed was hit on the way home when I decided to do a sprint down the final stretch of road. I can maintain 11-12mph speeds for a good distance it seems.
Yesterday and today we spent some money on getting stuff for my truck. I got a seat organizer (I carry a lot of stuff.. clipboard, map book, pens, tools, Nextel, etc.. having a place for it will be nice) a long handled squeegee and a duster (gotta keep the truck clean, y'know) at Target yesterday. Today I picked up glass cleaner and a roll of cheap paper towels. Also found a nice backpack.
I may go out again later this evening, once the sun goes down. I will ride daily. Next Saturday, I'll do a test ride to the light rail station, see how long it takes me to make the trip. Looking at the schedule, I'll have to be at the light rail station by 0610 to make my train. That means leaving the house at 0550. Bleah.
Yesterday we also picked up John Varley's Mammoth. Thanks to everyone who recommended it; I'm really enjoying the book.
Distance: 2.051 miles
Maximum Speed: 17.2mph
Average Speed: 11.4mph
Time: 10m 50s
There was a break at the 1.6 mile mark where I stopped to shop. Felt good. The max speed was hit on the way home when I decided to do a sprint down the final stretch of road. I can maintain 11-12mph speeds for a good distance it seems.
Yesterday and today we spent some money on getting stuff for my truck. I got a seat organizer (I carry a lot of stuff.. clipboard, map book, pens, tools, Nextel, etc.. having a place for it will be nice) a long handled squeegee and a duster (gotta keep the truck clean, y'know) at Target yesterday. Today I picked up glass cleaner and a roll of cheap paper towels. Also found a nice backpack.
I may go out again later this evening, once the sun goes down. I will ride daily. Next Saturday, I'll do a test ride to the light rail station, see how long it takes me to make the trip. Looking at the schedule, I'll have to be at the light rail station by 0610 to make my train. That means leaving the house at 0550. Bleah.
Yesterday we also picked up John Varley's Mammoth. Thanks to everyone who recommended it; I'm really enjoying the book.
