that which rolls

I got up bright and early this morning to ride my bike to work. It was one of the smoothest trips I’ve had so far. I guess that’s what experience gets you. Also I’m getting a better sense of how much time I really have to get to the bus stop. I get worried about missing the bus and having my 14 miles turn into 36 (which is a lot for me after working 8 hours.)

I made a couple of tweaks to my route. I found a bus stop to wait at that is actually in the shade. This improved my attitude a whole lot. I also started using a new route home that is one big long hill with a reasonable grade instead of 4 short steep hills. I got home feeling good and energetic. I read two chapters of my book on the bus and got 75 minutes of exercise for the day.

After dinner I went out to check my tire pressure & make sure the bike was ready for a trip in tomorrow. I discovered that the tire was completely flat yet again… just 2 hours after I got home. After having flat 1 and flat 2 so recently, flat 3 was a big surprise. I replaced the tube this time. If it happens again, I guess I will have to go to the bike shop & beg for advice.

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