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A first timer’s journal
September 30th, 2007 by Tim Grahl 
Ron Seely writes for the Wisconsin State Journal and recently took on a challenge to ditch his SUV and ride his bike to work.
It’s a really interesting read as Seely stays honest about how it went, how much he enjoyed it and the few times he grabbed for his keys:
Then, in the early afternoon, [my wife] makes a fatal error. She suggests that we have steaks for supper. Smitten, I am out the door, into my truck and nosing around the meat counter at Copps before I even realize I have broken my vow. I feel terrible. I pick out two huge T-bones and slink home.
And towards the end of the article is my favorite:
Technically, the no-car experiment is over. But I can’t bring myself to drive. And, besides, I truly enjoy the bike ride. I have been surprised by the ease with which I have been able to incorporate bicycle commuting into my life. Believe me, I am mostly a big earthbound lug who should serve as startling evidence that anybody can do this.
Click over and have a read. It’s very inspiring and worth passing on to your friends.
September 30th, 2007 at 4:12 pm
[...] A first timer’s journal » Commute by Bike [...]
October 1st, 2007 at 2:26 pm
Today was my First Official Commute By Bicycle! I have been practicing my route for about a month now (I hadn’t been on a bike since I was a teenager prior to this). I was beaming the whole way! It went exactly as planned.
I have a 2007 Schwinn LeTour, decked out with lights (I look like a UFO at night), a rear-trunk with fold down panniers, commuter’s backpack, fenders - the whole shibang.
It takes me 30-35 minutes to ride the 7.7 miles to work. It takes me 25-30 minutes in my car (on my regular route, not the bike route, which would be longer!) What a deal! I get to have two workouts 5 days a week, spend less money, help lower my carbon footprint, and it’s so much fun!
I get such a feeling of empowerment and freedom from being on my bike. I know I’ve never smiled like that while in my car.
My new goal is to convert someone here at work. It’s going to be tough - everyone in my office thinks I’m crazy. Not only for riding the bike, but for keeping it in my cube as well! Ha!
October 14th, 2007 at 12:40 pm
In the house, she found strange people surrounding a queen. She was the Queen of Hearts. The rabbit was also there. When he saw Alice there, he was alarmed.
March 27th, 2008 at 1:29 pm
Thanks for notes, I’ll follow your link.
April 21st, 2008 at 3:50 pm
that’s very interesting. Thank you!
May 1st, 2008 at 2:33 am
Nice story! thanks.
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May 1st, 2008 at 2:42 am
It is really enjoyable to ride motor bike.
May 27th, 2008 at 8:52 am
I’ve tried it - it’s amazing!