Yup, I'm lucky. I will point out that this has led to my sartorial decline. I'm finding the MUSA shorts and knickers are perfect for this and make reasonable daily attire. My peers look at me slightly askance. I work at a one of the ant farms of silicon valley so it all works out. -JimD
On Apr 29, 2012, at 8:19 PM, James Warren wrote: > > It's the same for me. Only I'm really lucky. All downhill on the way in in > the morning. Ride home is a workout. For me, the ride home sometimes helps me > work through work problems in my head. I'll also point out that in many ways, > Rivendell bikes' versatility greatly enhances the commute. For example, shock > cord on top of the loafer bag - solves many problems. Silver brakes with > mountain brake levers on Bullmoose bars - this is a really low maintenance > way to have good braking. > > I fully agree that life is better when riding to work. > > > > > -----Original Message----- >> From: jimD <rasterd...@comcast.net> >> Sent: Apr 29, 2012 7:45 PM >> To: rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com >> Subject: [RBW] Why I Like Commuting On My Bike >> >> The past few weeks have reminded me about why my routine ~6 mile ride to and >> then from work is so compelling. >> It provides a mini adventure to start and end the day with. >> The half hour that is usually takes relaxes me in the morning and provides >> decompression in the evenings. >> We have had changeable spring conditions here in the Northern Calif Bay Area. >> One recent ride home turned into torrential rain at about the 3 mile mark. I >> arrived home wet, cold, and happy. >> I'm a much happier camper when I ride as compared to when I drive. >> -JimD >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "RBW Owners Bunch" group. >> To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. >> > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "RBW Owners Bunch" group. > To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en.
