How far have I fallen...

[halloweenjack]

I rode my bike home from work today (our local bus system has racks on the front of their buses so that people can bike 'n' ride; probably one of the most progressive things about Peoria; I used that to get to work). According to Mapquest, it's 3.2 miles. I was going to go further on, to the local comics shop and back, but I was just too damn exhausted.

I used to go on 100 mile bike rides.

I got me some catching up to do.

Comments

[mary-mayhem.livejournal.com]

How long has it been since you rode regularly?

[jackolantern.livejournal.com]

A couple of years, at least.

[a-nightengale.livejournal.com]

Well, there you go. It'll just take some time. :) I think you're awesome for doing any biking at all!

This is Bike to Work Week, and I just laugh, because it's about 17 miles from my house to my work for one thing, for another thing I don't *have* a bike, and for a third, I'm woefully out of shape.

[jackolantern.livejournal.com]

I did a 34-mile-round-trip (17 each way) bicycle commute once, for five weeks, when I had a temp job in Tulsa, in the middle of summer. No way would I be able to do that now.

[starfire68.livejournal.com]

First few time riding every summer, I get the gasping breath, aching legs, and sore butt. Never rode 100 miles (my legs shudder at the thought)...just to the store and back. Now I ride a 2-mile round-trip to Dave's store and home...and still want to pass out when done.

I look at it this way: At least we're doing it :) May not be much, but it's better than none at all.

[jackolantern.livejournal.com]

Exactly.