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July 26, 2005
Commuting to work
This morning I rode my bike to work for the first time (ever). I was damn excited. It is about 10 - 11 miles from my house to my office. I can ride trails most of the way here, which make the ride a bit more pleasant.
My 'ride' is my old Specialized Allez Pro steel framed bike. This is what I rode pre-Madone. It is amazing how different the two bikes are. The Allez Pro is heavy, not as nimble, yet has a more comfortable ride in that it absorbs the bumps of the road better. I took the bike and converted it from a traditional road bike to a fixed gear bike (similar to a track back). I am riding a 16 cog in the rear, which makes the hill climbs a bit more tenuous.
I loved the fact that I got a short work out in this morning and that I get a chance to unwind on the way home as well. I hope to commute this way to work at least 3x a week.
Posted by kermisch at July 26, 2005 8:03 AM