I think, inspired by a friend, that I may actually start biking to work.
That just sounds WAY too healthy.
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7 comments:
Paul if you truely feel like the Lord would allow people like us to put on spandex and hop onto major roads I can't stop you ;)
Paul, I'm very proud of you. It's a big thing to undertake, and I'm sure you can do it. I'm still serious on my offer to bike to The Plains with you on some evenings when you leave a little after 5. I'm actually really looking forward to it--I hope you are too! And as for how you dress? Whatever makes you comfortable and safe.
Which reminds me, there was one important bike accessory that I forgot to mention: a rearview mirror. I have the kind that attaches to the side of my helmet and I would not bike without either one. Being able to see behind me on the streets allows me to bike more confidently and safely.
Paul. My friend. Don't be a wienie. It's not that far, and most of it is flat. It will take you 20-30 minutes. This will be good for you. I occasionally saw animals: deers, a (sadly dead) snake, a (very grumpy) snapping turtle. I loved it. I challenge you to see how fast you can get to work. Also, think about the days before people got dependent on cars and such. Bikes are cool. Maybe I could even bike with you, depending on the time you go to work. We work on the same street, you know.
Wow, we could start a trend: I envision every Centralite within a mile radius of church accompanying Paul to and from work. Wouldn't that be fun???
Patrick--you are clearly a speedy cyclist. I don't know what my time would be for Paul's route, but I would expect it may take more than 30 minutes. I think my five mile route took 40 minutes when I first started. For me, it's never about the time: it's all about cumulative distance.
i think it would be one of the strangest -- albeit healthiest -- cults ever.
i'll be sure to honk and wave as i pass you all.
It's only 3 miles from The Plains to Athens on the bike path, and the bike path is as flat as it gets. And cool, thanks to the shade and river. One mile is in The Plains, two on the path.
Man, I would love to see our bike gang! It would be Paul in the lead waving, and a troop of twenty white-toothed grins beaming behind him like some insane children's tv show. I can't wait.
Patrick: you're right about the distance. I was looking at the map of the bike path earlier, and measuring the distance from where 682 crosses the path in The Plains around mile 10. The W. State St. park is around mile 4. I didn't think about the fact that most of The Plains is further south than the 682/bike path intersection. Since I was assuming 6 miles, I thought you were rather underestimating the time a newer cyclist would take to bike that distance. Sorry about that.
You're right, we would be quite the spectacle all riding along like some kind of impromptu parade. Paul, you should probably practice your parade wave. Maybe we could also throw candy at people?
mdog: are you saying that if we had a whole bunch of Centralites biking to their respective workplaces with Paul, you would not join us? I am so disappointed!
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