I've now done this about 5 times. 16 miles to work and 16 miles back to where I parked my car. I honestly love it. It seems like such an easy way to workout. I mean, I have to go to work anyway, why not ride my bike?
There is a multi-use trail that goes right by where I work. So I drive to the trailhead, get my bike out and ride. I have to go to work anyway, right?
Usually I ride on the roads, and riding on the trail just feels so luxurious. There are no cars to contend with, and the pavement is much smoother than the road. Also, most of the trail bypasses major intersections and it is a greenbelt, so it's scenic too. It is just a pleasure.
Except for the squirrels.
I've decided that squirrels are suicidal. In the morning, they're sleeping but when I'm coming back in the afternoon, they are sitting there by the side of the path, trying to look casual. As I ride by them, and, in fact, I am past them, they will suddenly decide that the OTHER side of the path is where they need to be. Right Now. And, they must get there in front of my bike. So, as I'm peacefully riding along a kamikaze squirrel will race me diagonally and then dive in front of my wheel, while uttering a squirrel yell of Death Before Dishonor.
So far everyone has survived, but how long can this go on? I ask you.
I've noticed the same thing... but with grasshoppers. I don't brake for grasshoppers, do you brake for squirrels?
ReplyDeletemaybe I should try too .. 6 miles from work
ReplyDeleteHey Shellee...good to see you are still plugging away. Congrats on the bike commuting, that's bound to elevate you to a higher level. I'll keep checking in here and seeing how you're doing!
ReplyDeleteYes, squirrels are a pain. And they travel in 2s or 3s, so they can totally confuse you--one goes one way, the other 2 go 2 other ways. I get this in the morning, along with rabbits and deer.
ReplyDeleteBTW, you seem to be getting a lot of spam. I might be wrong, but viewing the comments, it appears not all the info is specifically for you. You need to get that word verification to prevent that.