Well, here we go again; the end of the year. Time for reflection, introspection, life-yardsticking, and waist tape-measuring. I have resolved this year to use my bike more, and my car less, 2000 miles less to be exact. I love the idea of bike commuting. It provides great exercise, a chance recharge my batteries, and clear my mind. I can also save some gas money, and do my part to lower my carbon footprint. All of these factors are great, inspirational even. So why am I not biking to work right now. Oh, I can think of 26 reasons to be exact. See, I live 26 miles outside of the city, even if I were in good shape that's 2+ hours each way, nearly 5 hours total. I just haven't had the motivation or time to commit to this endeavor in the past.
2009 was going to be the year. 2500 miles was the goal. At roughly 50 miles a day it worked out to about 1 bike commute day each week for a year. No problem I thought. Two years ago, my wife and I rode our bikes everywhere. We bought two trailers, one for the kids and one for groceries. We had paths and trails that could take us just about anywhere in a 5 mile radius. That was before the new job, and the new baby. I got off to a good start, nearly 115 miles by February. 115 miles of cold, pre-dawn blackness. Then I got sick, and hurt my hand. Then we had Jack, and quickly I was so far behind my goal that it made no sense anymore.
Jack is now 8 months old and by spring he will be old enough to ride with us so 2010 is the year that we fall back in love with pedal powered transport. My new job is much more stable, and my legs are itching to get back out there. I will take you along for the ride as I log my rides, my miles, and what I learn biking 2000 miles 2 work. Lets get cranking!
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