Bike to Work Day
So it is bike to work day today here in the bay area and in many places across the country. So I did my part, I hopped on my Rans bike and pedaled my 1.5 miles to work.
Overall though, bad timing for the event. We are going through a mini heat wave here, so this morning at 7:00 it was already 85 degrees. It never really coolled down over night actually. On top of that I am carrying around a bit of a flu bug. But I was determined to support the movement.
My ride in the morning was okay. Unfortunately I did not pass any of the bike-to-work aid stations around town. But a mile and a half is not far and I made it without any extra aid. Then it started to get warm. Inside where I work it got warmer, and when I rode home for lunch it was about 95 degrees.
The worst thing about riding in the heat is sweating in your work clothes. I don’t think I have an odor problem (at least no one has said so) but sweating in your place of business is just uncomfortable. More so because of my slight cold.
But I can honestly say I did my part. When I go back to work after lunch I am going to ride the Motard. Still supporting the spare the air movement, but much faster and less change of sweat.
What have you done today?
