For the first time in months, I was able to ride a bike to work again. My folding bike is still in the shop, awaiting new brakes to be installed. This is the first time I've used my racer to go to the office. This morning's travel time is the shortest ever, clocking in at a little over 19 minutes.
Riding my road bike to work requires a slight change in my usual bike routine. First, I wasn't able to ride while wearing my work slacks. I usually wear my pants over my cycling shorts. But this morning, all I had on were the shorts. Secondly, I didn't have the luxury of a front rack. I had to wear my messenger bag throughout the trip. Actually, it wasn't so bad. But the biggest change of all is that I have to wear a helmet. It's my personal rule to always wear a helmet when riding my racer. I still can't pedal around cars at 38kph without one.
I would like to think that this is how I looked like this morning
