Bike Commuting: Get on out there!

Left: Relaxed; Right: Nervous (Illustration by Chris Philpot)

Graphic from Outside Magazine, October 2009

I enjoy commuting by bike. I happen to live close to where I work, so while I don't get much of a workout, it just feels good. Outside Magazine printed an article in their October issue that dispells some myths and offers encouragement to those considering hopping on their bike for the commute--some great tips. Plus it's a great chance to wear your Patagonia Nano Puff Pullover!

Bicycle Days Are Almost Here!

I know that there are many hard-core bicycle riders out there. I've seen the blogs of people who are riding their bicycles through the snow, pumping the cranks against sideways rain. I ain't that guy. I like nice warm weather when I ride. As a result, I haven't ridden my bicycle to work since November. But the weather is starting to come around a bit and bicycle days are almost here. I'm eager to hop back on my bicycle (a grey '07 Specialized Sirrus, above) and get it rolling again. I've been running off and on in the meantime but am looking forward to throwing a leg over the ol' two-wheeler in the near future.