Well its definitely nice riding when you have BTWD hoopla to look forward to at the end. Still, not a bad ride at all.
1. On BTWD I was in better shape. Seems I haven’t ridden at all in about 3 weeks. Made the hill between Pentagon bus station and Boundary Channel, and the climb on to 14th St bridge, a bit less pleasant and slower.
2. No rain. A bit humid.
3. I’m becoming a somewhat more confident rider – did relied less on sidewalks and took the lane more riding around Pentagon
4. I remembered where to cross on the way from Jefferson Memorial to Water Street.
5. I street. Two seperate blocks of the bike lane taken for what appeared to be curb repair or something. That plus the block where it becomes a sharrows (busy with cars) before S Capital. I hope this gets better.
6. Made it in 50 minutes including all stops, water breaks. Not counting waiting for the light to cross M Street. Or riding through the parking garage.
7. Never did really attach my parking decal. Carried it in my wallet, and stuck it between the spokes. Surely no one will steal what they can get for free.
8. Fitness center shower worked out fine. Except it appears that somehow my long pants didnt make it into my Walmart bag – just a shirt, sock, underwear and towel. So I am wearing shorts (NOT bike shorts). Fortunately there aren’t too many people here today.
