I set my Alarm clock early so I would have time for the commute
I packed my backpack with work clothes
I set out my biking clothes (helmet and gloves)
I made sure I had patch Kit and emergency Pump
I had two bottle of water in the fridge
I was ready
Perhaps if you are a bit more commuter savvy than I you may have noticed what I didn't do in the list above.
While I set the Alarm I never actually turned the alarm on.
Nowhere in the list was there any mention of me checking the weather
So when I woke up late (not to late just around my normal time) to find gray clouds and rain I had to admit defeat, un pack my backpack and head out to catch the bus.
Oh well there is always tomorrow
good start, better luck next time. I had almost the exact opposite thing happen to me on Tuesday. I woke up late and heard the rain, so I planned to drive. I get in the car and pull away from the curb only to realize I have a completely flat tire. Now, I'm running late, so I grab my rain jacket and sprint to work on my bike! Only 5 minutes later than I would have been by car and a little wetter.
ReplyDeleteOnly 5 min - That is fantastic, I hope to eventually ride to town everyday (rain or shine) I just don't want to start out on a rainy day
ReplyDeletefenders! I will admit, a parka/rain jacket/something waterproof on top helps too, but now that it's so warm, at least on my way HOME, I like a little rain to cool me off :D
ReplyDeleteFantastic beginning here, I look forward to more :D
I am looking forward to a nice ride in the rain, just not on the first day. im thinking a yehuda moon rain cape
ReplyDeleteHey, saw you on Bike-Pgh. You had the backpack of work clothes, maybe put it in a bag or something so they don't get wet?
ReplyDeleteRain cape might help. I've generally resigned to getting wet when it rains. I think the sooner you except that the better off you'll be :P So far it has been pretty warm when it rains, in the winter\fall I have more deterrents against the water.
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ReplyDeleteYeah Im a huge fan of Bike-Pgh I wasnt to worried about the clothes getting wet, I have a waterproof shell for the backpack. it was more of I didn't want to make my first ride into town a ride in the rain. Couple this with the whole getting up late and it was time to chalk it up to experience and catch the bus