In a previous post last October, I talked about transportation options. It was my first year trying the Business Commute Challenge and I drove, rode my bike and rode the bus. It was that year I “discovered” the bus.
Well, this year, I “discovered” my bike. Not that I didn’t bike a fair amount over the last couple of years, after all, I have just passed 2,000 miles on my bike, but I made a commitment to ride all week during the Challenge. Regardless of the weather.
You need to understand, I’ve traditionally called myself a “fair weather cyclist.” I’d ride if it was nice and ride the bus if it wasn’t and drive if it was more convenient. And driving is still an option. But the week before the Challenge, it was nice weather and I rode. Partly to get in shape for the BCC and partly because it was, well… nice weather.
I work a four day week, so on May 11, I rode my bike. May 12 I had a bunch of meetings where the bus was a better option. The week of the 16th, which was the week of the BCC, I rode my bike.
Every day.
Rain or shine.
And then, I got inspired enough since my car’s gas tank was on empty for a week and a half and it was OK, to ride the week of the 23rd.
Rain or shine.
And I did. And it was mostly shine. But there was some rain. One day, I called it the Master and Commander Day.
It REALLY rained.
But you know what I found? I can ride in the rain. After all, I spent money on rain gear, was I actually going to use it?
I did.
And now, I’m thinking the personal “challenge” for me now is to see if I can go a month until June 10 (at least) riding my bike.
That’s my next goal.
I’ll let you know.