I finally got to try Route #005! No flat tire today!
I had my spare tube and liner to add to my front tire in case I had a pinch flat today. I still need to buy a small tire air pump that will fit in my camelback.
Route #005 map
I work in an office building that is 10 stories high. I ride the elevator down rather than carry my bike down several flights of stairs. I get the occasional question in the elevator. Here are a couple of them and how I answer:
What do you do about cars?
Avoid them! They are large pieces of metal that can hurt you! Honestly, I make routes that avoid major roads. I have very simple crossings and traffic is not nearly as bad as you would think.
There goes Mr. Healthy!
You should go to. I have really short printable routes. You don't have to go a long ways. You just have to get out everyday for 30 minutes.
Isn't it too hot?
I've ridden some days when it was 102' degrees out in the last couple weeks. Yes it is hot. I wouldn't suggest starting riding on days with that kind of heat. If you do ride, take plenty of water, go a bit slower, and go a bit shorter route. But if you are in a habit of going, 90-something degree weather isn't a problem.
If riding is a habit, then you know how to adjust for weather, traffic, exhaustion, etc.
Don't you get really sweaty
Uh, yeah. But you don't get as smelly as you think you would. And I don't cycle in my work clothes. Just dry off when you change out of your riding clothes. Extra clothing checklist:
- Shorts, Shoes & Socks, t-shirt, underwear (highly advised! besides your mother said so), stick of deodorant, & a bottle of favorite cologne.
How far do you go?
Alright, I added that question. But I go as far as I think my body should/can go that day. I usually build up steam through the week. Mondays/Tuesdays are my easy days and I plan a good long route for the end of the week.
Cheers,
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