Time constraints have kept me from updating on my planned close-to-daily frequency. I was feeling a bit defeatist about this reality until the following occurred to me: living car-free has become habit. The planning and preparation. The novelty. It's gone. Maintaining a Car Free As I Can Be status is my new normal. Neat.
With that in mind, a little month 1 summary:
I've commuted by bike every day.
I've driven my car twice (both times to my daughter's out of town mountain bike races).
I've ridden in excess of 400 miles. (Strava says 392, but I don't Strava everything.)
I've smiled every morning and every evening. No matter how bad the day.
I've learned things. Useful things. Like how to corner with 25 lbs on your rear rack. Or how to shop for lightweight groceries. Or that it's not a good idea to change your saddle every week. (Ow.)
I've talked about bikes a lot. Both to my family and to strangers on the street. I've realized that riding your bike, loving your bike and talking about your bike is the easiest form of grass roots advocacy.
I'm thinking 60 days might be too easy.
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| In which Adam installs new fenders. Squeee. |
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| First time up Jamison Creek! |
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| This month I climbed the equivalent of Mt. Everest. |
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