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Forum: Commuting
05-06-08, 06:01 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,380
Posted By Amber_

I get up at 6, leave the house at 7, get to work...

I get up at 6, leave the house at 7, get to work at 7:45.
Forum: Commuting
01-16-08, 08:22 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 5,741
Posted By Amber_

I found this pattern: ...

I found this pattern:
http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2007/02/craft_pattern_podcast_knit_bic.html

Which gave me the idea to make them out of recycled sweaters. All I did was get a 100% wool...
Forum: Commuting
01-16-08, 08:08 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,455
Posted By Amber_

Norfolk acts like bicycles don't exist, which is...

Norfolk acts like bicycles don't exist, which is funny considering the amount of people I see out on bikes. Granted, most of them are homeless or kids in neighborhoods but I see quite a few people...
Forum: Commuting
01-16-08, 08:00 AM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,302,657
Posted By Amber_

Coldest ride yet, 24F when I left. I need a pair...

Coldest ride yet, 24F when I left. I need a pair of in between gloves. I have half-finger gloves (not nearly enough) and fleece ski gloves (my hands were really sweaty). I also need to make some ear...
Forum: Commuting
01-12-08, 11:27 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,446
Posted By Amber_

I thought it was established that he wasn't...

I thought it was established that he wasn't crossing at an intersection.
Forum: Commuting
01-11-08, 03:16 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 2,386
Posted By Amber_

None since October.

None since October.
Forum: Commuting
01-11-08, 02:55 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,446
Posted By Amber_

He deserved a ticket if he crossed Warwick during...

He deserved a ticket if he crossed Warwick during rush hour (extremely dumb and dangerous) but these four-figure fines are just ridiculous. I love you, Virginia.
Forum: Commuting
01-11-08, 02:37 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,204
Posted By Amber_

Thanks for the input you guys!

Thanks for the input you guys!
Forum: Commuting
01-11-08, 09:29 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,204
Posted By Amber_

Yeah I think I'd be more inclined to ride if I...

Yeah I think I'd be more inclined to ride if I were closer (I'm 9 miles away) or faster (takes me 40-45 minutes).
Forum: Commuting
01-11-08, 08:58 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,204
Posted By Amber_

Probably yeah, I just started commuting in...

Probably yeah, I just started commuting in October so I haven't done the summer storms thing yet. Just wondering if other people were as wary as I am.
Forum: Commuting
01-11-08, 08:06 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 3,148
Posted By Amber_

Things that make it feasible for me: I live 9...

Things that make it feasible for me:
I live 9 miles from work
I am consciously trying to make less of an impact on the environment
I messed up my knee and was looking for something to replace...
Forum: Commuting
01-11-08, 08:02 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,204
Posted By Amber_

Thunderstorms

How many of us commute when the forecast calls for thunderstorms? It's a 90% chance today for most of the day (already had one pass through before I woke up) and I drove in. The rain doesn't bother...
Forum: Commuting
01-10-08, 10:09 AM
Replies: 555
Views: 38,992
Posted By Amber_

A) Webmaster B) 18 miles round trip C) When...

A) Webmaster
B) 18 miles round trip
C) When at work I change clothes/clean up
D) Bike rack in company garage
E) 3.5 months
F) Year-round so far except in thunderstorms
Forum: Commuting
01-10-08, 10:05 AM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,302,657
Posted By Amber_

In the mid 40sF this morning, I had so much...

In the mid 40sF this morning, I had so much energy! Calling for rain this afternoon and thunderstorms tomorrow, yuck.
Forum: Commuting
01-07-08, 09:03 AM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,302,657
Posted By Amber_

Warm and foggy this morning, in the low 50s. So...

Warm and foggy this morning, in the low 50s. So nice to be able to ride, it's been very very cold here for the past week and I don't have cold weather gear so I haven't been riding. Felt good to get...
Forum: Commuting
01-07-08, 08:16 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,912
Posted By Amber_

Part of my route is on a MUP right in front of a...

Part of my route is on a MUP right in front of a high school, with trees on both sides scattered along the trail. For some reason I'm always paranoid that someone has strung a clothesline across it....
Forum: Commuting
01-07-08, 08:10 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,704
Posted By Amber_

I don't know much about parts or anything but...

I don't know much about parts or anything but that is one hot looking bike. Haha.
Forum: Commuting
12-06-07, 03:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 541
Posted By Amber_

www.wikispaces.com would be a good place to make...

www.wikispaces.com would be a good place to make a bike terminology wiki.
Forum: Commuting
12-06-07, 02:33 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 3,937
Posted By Amber_

I pretty much only use my bike for...

I pretty much only use my bike for commuting/errands. Some people I know are trying to get me into doing longer distances and touring, etc. but so far it doesn't sound that interesting.
Forum: Commuting
12-06-07, 02:28 PM
Replies: 141
Views: 4,448
Posted By Amber_

18 miles round trip for me.

18 miles round trip for me.
Forum: Commuting
12-05-07, 09:46 AM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,302,657
Posted By Amber_

Brrr cold this morning, 36F. No wind though,...

Brrr cold this morning, 36F. No wind though, thank goodness. 40% chance of rain this afternoon on my way home. That should be fun.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
12-04-07, 09:23 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,008
Posted By Amber_

Plus size non-dorky knickers for women?

http://swrvecycling.com/images/knickers/womens/wcottonknickers/knickersWmnsCottonMain.jpg

Looking for something like these (http://swrvecycling.com/knickersWmnsWool.html)or these...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
12-04-07, 09:12 AM
Replies: 241
Views: 9,093
Posted By Amber_

The only time I have to take the lane on my route...

The only time I have to take the lane on my route is downtown where the speed limit is 15 (I'm not holding them up unless they are speeding) and when I come off/go up one bridge about halfway through...
Forum: Commuting
12-04-07, 09:03 AM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,302,657
Posted By Amber_

It's been EXTREMELY windy here for the past two...

It's been EXTREMELY windy here for the past two days. Last night on the way home the wind was so strong it blew my extremely heavy self + bicycle into a parked car. I rode the three miles to my...
Forum: Commuting
12-03-07, 08:12 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 3,999
Posted By Amber_

I was looking for another outdoor form of cardio...

I was looking for another outdoor form of cardio since I really messed up my foot running so I started riding around near my house in the mornings before work. I noticed how many miles I was racking...
Forum: Commuting
12-03-07, 07:33 AM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,302,657
Posted By Amber_

Windy and in the 50sF this morning. Rained last...

Windy and in the 50sF this morning. Rained last night so I had to take it slow around a lot of corners, wet leaves everywhere.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-30-07, 10:32 AM
Replies: 312
Views: 162,593
Posted By Amber_

I'm a commuter and also ride my bike for errands...

I'm a commuter and also ride my bike for errands near my house. I ride a Trek Mountain Bike that my mom gave me and I put a rack and fenders on. My city is about 225,000 people.

I live in a...
Forum: Commuting
11-30-07, 07:59 AM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,302,657
Posted By Amber_

Low 40s. Nice ride. Got here a few minutes...

Low 40s. Nice ride. Got here a few minutes quicker than usual.
Forum: Commuting
11-29-07, 09:25 AM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,302,657
Posted By Amber_

Cool, low 40sF, no wind. Commute was fine other...

Cool, low 40sF, no wind. Commute was fine other than the fact I was running late. No problems.
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
11-27-07, 12:54 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,274
Posted By Amber_

Haha love it.

Haha love it.
Forum: Commuting
11-27-07, 10:08 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 5,178
Posted By Amber_

I have one of these...

I have one of these (http://www.niterider.com/prod_minewtx2.shtml) and an LED blinky on the front.
Forum: Commuting
11-27-07, 08:17 AM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,302,657
Posted By Amber_

It's so warm here, ugh! Temps in the 60Fs. I wish...

It's so warm here, ugh! Temps in the 60Fs. I wish it would just get cold already so spring can hurry up. Hah! Lots of wind this morning, not fun.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-27-07, 08:15 AM
Replies: 1,416
Views: 799,553
Posted By Amber_

Haha thanks!

Haha thanks!
Forum: Commuting
11-21-07, 12:24 PM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,302,657
Posted By Amber_

It was warm this morning, something like 54F....

It was warm this morning, something like 54F. Foggy, too. I had my first conversation with another person on a bike this morning. I never see anyone riding this early except one other commuter who...
Forum: Commuting
11-20-07, 08:15 AM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,302,657
Posted By Amber_

Past two mornings it's been 46F and foggy. Not...

Past two mornings it's been 46F and foggy. Not too bad but I feel like I'm soaked when I get to work. Last night on the way home I was riding through a neighborhood and a kid standing on the corner...
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-16-07, 12:49 PM
Replies: 1,416
Views: 799,553
Posted By Amber_

Haha thanks. My friend Nicole took some pictures...

Haha thanks. My friend Nicole took some pictures of me for a photography assignment. She is also shooting my wedding next summer. I love how they came out.
Forum: Clydesdales/Athenas (200+ lb / 91+ kg)
11-16-07, 10:13 AM
Replies: 1,416
Views: 799,553
Posted By Amber_

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/53/132035370_d124dc...

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/53/132035370_d124dc6a72.jpg

Before: 270 (summer 05)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2306/2034117580_020daa971c.jpg

Last week: 206

Still got a way to go but...
Forum: Commuting
11-16-07, 08:18 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 4,870
Posted By Amber_

I slapped the hood of a mercedes that was coming...

I slapped the hood of a mercedes that was coming down the WRONG side of the road to get around a line of cars at a stoplight. She was on her phone too.
Forum: Commuting
11-16-07, 07:56 AM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,302,657
Posted By Amber_

Cold (41F windchill 30F) and very windy. The...

Cold (41F windchill 30F) and very windy. The weather site I check said gusts of 25mph. Sloooow going. I was warm though, I wore tights with gym capris over them, a technical tee and my windproof...
Forum: Commuting
11-08-07, 07:14 AM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,302,657
Posted By Amber_

After three days of appointments after work, thus...

After three days of appointments after work, thus driving... I rode in this morning. 43F, sunny & clear. My feet got really cold today, time for thicker socks. I need full gloves too. Tonight will be...
Forum: Living Car Free
11-02-07, 07:28 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 2,880
Posted By Amber_

Drug, tobacco & alcohol free (straightedge) ...

Drug, tobacco & alcohol free (straightedge)
Prescription meds free
Animal product free (vegan)
Hydrogenated oil free
High Fructose Corn Syrup free
Processed foods lite
Caffeine free
TV very...
Forum: Commuting
11-02-07, 07:10 AM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,302,657
Posted By Amber_

Had to drive today, 8am meeting with the CEO so I...

Had to drive today, 8am meeting with the CEO so I didn't want to risk being late or looking unkempt. Kinda glad I did, there are strong wind advisories, there's a hurricane parallel to our coast...
Forum: Commuting
11-01-07, 01:35 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,198
Posted By Amber_

That's cool! My friend Zach does the covers for...

That's cool! My friend Zach does the covers for that magazine.
Forum: Commuting
11-01-07, 07:25 AM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,302,657
Posted By Amber_

Humid out and mid-50s. Nice ride except for the...

Humid out and mid-50s. Nice ride except for the part where I dropped my water bottle and nearly ran over it. Ha. Yesterday on the way home I was making a left turn from a neighborhood street onto a...
Forum: Living Car Free
10-31-07, 07:38 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 969
Posted By Amber_

1. I recently started composting to prepare for...

1. I recently started composting to prepare for the garden I'm setting up next spring (veggies).
2. I ride my bike to work.
3. I am really big on the DIY concept. If I want to know how to do...
Forum: Commuting
10-31-07, 07:07 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 811
Posted By Amber_

Haha that's awesome.

Haha that's awesome.
Forum: Commuting
10-31-07, 06:57 AM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,302,657
Posted By Amber_

Nice ride in. Mid-40s. I'm beginning to get why...

Nice ride in. Mid-40s. I'm beginning to get why you guys use those clipless pedal things. I've slipped my left foot off the pedal three times this week. I have a huge bruise on the back of my left...
Forum: Living Car Free
10-30-07, 10:16 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 784
Posted By Amber_

yep, DC metro is great, it goes everywhere and...

yep, DC metro is great, it goes everywhere and it's not too pricey.
Forum: Living Car Free
10-30-07, 10:00 AM
Replies: 270
Views: 10,096
Posted By Amber_

Yep, animal agriculture is sucking the planet...

Yep, animal agriculture is sucking the planet dry. From the Food & Ag Organization of the UN study:

Climate change: With rising temperatures, rising sea levels, melting icecaps and glaciers,...
Forum: Commuting
10-30-07, 07:00 AM
Replies: 31,391
Views: 1,302,657
Posted By Amber_

Not a bad ride, 43F. I wore a long sleeve...

Not a bad ride, 43F. I wore a long sleeve technical shirt, shorts and my new Sugoi jacket (http://sugoi.com/item/59273/SUG70717F.609). My legs got really cold but I felt TOO warm up top. My face was...
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