Sorry if I ran anyone over on the W&OD this week… :-) [a story]

[skreaminquadz]

Good read PE! Having a carrot out in front is good motivation.

[CCrew]

Can’t help but laugh reading that! Great time tho.. Beats my slow old butt.

[PrintError]

Glad you enjoyed it. I’ll throw out the disclaimer that I’m purely a commuter. I don’t race or train, just log along on my heavy commuter bike. Today was a much more normal 80 minute cruise home, however it felt so good to be above freezing!!!

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I’ll take a case of what you’re drinking and eating, please. Nice Report, great rides.

[WillStewart]

I used to time myself and see how much progress I could make improving myself each time out. Sometimes I would make less than wise decisions at stopsigns and crossings, however, so had to steel myself to practice restraint in those areas.

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@PrintError 2391 wrote:

Glad you enjoyed it. I’ll throw out the disclaimer that I’m purely a commuter. I don’t race or train, just log along on my heavy commuter bike. Today was a much more normal 80 minute cruise home, however it felt so good to be above freezing!!!

Uh, I don’t know much about cycling. Most of the time when I read your posts I have no idea what you all are talking about. Fixie? SRAM? Might as well be a foreign language. But 30-35 mph? Seriously? That is amazing. Congratulations. I don’t care what kind of
biking you do. I admire your speed.

[BigAgnes]

PrintError is a legend. He is a Florida transplant who has commuted through the worst winter weather (hasn’t missed a day in, what? two years?). Yes, he bike commuted through last winter’s blizzards. He is an inspiration to many of us and his commuting tales have inspired a lot of people at work to take up cycling.

He used to be faster when he had a pony tail, though. 😎

[PrintError]

@WillStewart 2407 wrote:

I used to time myself and see how much progress I could make improving myself each time out. Sometimes I would make less than wise decisions at stopsigns and crossings, however, so had to steel myself to practice restraint in those areas.

Even when I’m in a hurry or an impromptu race against a friend, I’ll still yield to the stop signs. I might do a standing-pause-n-go or slow roll it, but I never blast through em. That’s really just foolish. In the case of last week, I lucked out at the crossings and never had to pause for long. It really ain’t worth getting pancaked to save a few seconds.

BigAgnes: A legend, ha! Maybe in my own head. Nah, I’m just some guy. Glad I can inspire others to ride though. Today is my 479th consecutive day biking to work, dates back to May 2008.

[consularrider]

I’m impressed with those ride times and with your dedication. I’m on my 529 bike commuting day since May 2008. Only missed one day in that stretch (that the office was open) when I had a flat develop while I was at work and wasn’t carrying the appropriate repair items (last time that happened). Had to take Metro home that day and into work the next.

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@consularrider 2416 wrote:

I’m impressed with those ride times and with your dedication. I’m on my 529 bike commuting day since May 2008. Only missed one day in that stretch (that the office was open) when I had a flat develop while I was at work and wasn’t carrying the appropriate repair items (last time that happened). Had to take Metro home that day and into work the next.

Remarkable, thank you for sharing that information.

[PrintError]

@consularrider 2416 wrote:

I’m impressed with those ride times and with your dedication. I’m on my 529 bike commuting day since May 2008. Only missed one day in that stretch (that the office was open) when I had a flat develop while I was at work and wasn’t carrying the appropriate repair items (last time that happened). Had to take Metro home that day and into work the next.

Awesome man! Wonder how you’ve managed to work 50 days more than me… maybe I take too much leave.
Definitely admire your dedication as well. I wonder how many of us die-hards there really are out there.

[CCrew]

@PrintError 2420 wrote:

I wonder how many of us die-hards there really are out there.

You and him.. LOL

I probably have you all on mileage, but I’m not calling it a fail if I drive or metro so I don’t have that unbroken streak. I ride most days though, but have one of those erratic schedules… Like having to be in the office at 2am yesterday erratic.

[PrintError]

@CCrew 2422 wrote:

You and him.. LOL

I probably have you all on mileage, but I’m not calling it a fail if I drive or metro so I don’t have that unbroken streak. I ride most days though, but have one of those erratic schedules… Like having to be in the office at 2am yesterday erratic.

Hey, to ride is to ride. The numbers are all just superficial.

I’m off to a decent start this year. 826 miles so far spread over 24 workdays.

[PrintError]

Attempt #3: Final Go At It

If you’re this far into the thread, you know the story. Once again my friend left at 445, I left at 515… The BRUUUUUUTAL winds today would make this a nearly impossible task, but I just had to try one more time.

Well, long story short, the wind was victorious. Despite giving it dang near every bit of “go” I had at my disposal, but the winds were just too much for me. I am but a mere mortal… Crossed the Caboose at 603, with no sign of the Road Runner… Rolled into the garage at 615 with my head held high. I didn’t defeat my friend, but I held my own against a Mack truck of wind.

All of this really just serves as practice. My wife is due in about 3 weeks, so any day I’m going to need to get home RIGHT NOW! Glad to know I can.

Hope you enjoyed. If anyone wants to race… no. I’m exhausted.

[CCrew]

@PrintError 2423 wrote:

Hey, to ride is to ride. The numbers are all just superficial.

Definitely! I commend you though. Those 35 degree days with it spitting rain I don’t hold high on the “pleasure” list. Nor the 40+ mph gusts today.

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