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shadesofmauve) wrote2009-08-05 12:21 pm
shadesofmauve) wrote2009-08-05 12:21 pm
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Cars and Bikes
I took the bus in to work on our 104 degree day last week, but the day before that, I rode home as usual down Capitol, and passed a man out watering his garden. I did a quick turn, stood up in my pedals, and grinned at him, and he happily watered me. He got the other side when I came back the other direction.
My ride was a lot more comfortable for the next few blocks, and the gardening-guy sure looked pleased with himself. Go bikes!
Of course, last weekend was incredibly hectic, and I got as much done as I did by borrowing Erik's car and my folks'. Luckily, it wasn't a normal weekend. For the heat, I'll take my bicycle over a car with no AC any day, even without pleasant neighbors to water me. I swear I lost more water sweating into Eliza's upholstery for 15 miles than I would have on a bike ride twice as long.
My ride was a lot more comfortable for the next few blocks, and the gardening-guy sure looked pleased with himself. Go bikes!
Of course, last weekend was incredibly hectic, and I got as much done as I did by borrowing Erik's car and my folks'. Luckily, it wasn't a normal weekend. For the heat, I'll take my bicycle over a car with no AC any day, even without pleasant neighbors to water me. I swear I lost more water sweating into Eliza's upholstery for 15 miles than I would have on a bike ride twice as long.