Thoughts about commuting by bike
Perhaps you remember that when I accepted this new(ish) job of mine, almost a year ago now, I was a little nervous about the commute up to Vancouver, WA. Not only is it far, but compared to my previous ride along the Springwater path, it’s so… urban. So many surface …
I left my house early this morning tired, a little cranky, and headachy, definitely not sure why I was biking 14 miles to get to a faraway park in the middle of some Portland suburbs that I hate. Well, I guess it was so I could go on a …
Every so often (rarely, thankfully), it makes the most sense for me to drive the work truck home from work rather than bike home. Technically speaking, driving home does make my commute take less time, so it takes maybe 45 minutes instead of 70. So technically speaking, I suppose it …
My commute may be much more urban these days, but there’s still plenty of opportunity to stop and smell (and look at, and smile about) the flowers. (taking this picture under the wisteria smelled particularly wonderful) On my way home from work last week, taking yet another random …
