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Forum: Commuting
06-26-19, 06:40 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 24,446
Posted By Skipjacks

It made me happy this morning when I didn't cut...

It made me happy this morning when I didn't cut the squirrel in half when it ran between my wheels at full speed.

I was doing 20mph and a squirrel ran right between the wheels. Somehow he managed...
Forum: Commuting
06-24-19, 07:16 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 24,446
Posted By Skipjacks

When somehow the stars align and I leave the...

When somehow the stars align and I leave the house 15-20 minutes early so instead of pushing the bike hard to get to work fast I can take a longer more meandering rider at a slower more relaxing...
Forum: Commuting
06-19-19, 09:37 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 24,446
Posted By Skipjacks

I've also tried the trick of responding to...

I've also tried the trick of responding to someone cursing me out by acting like I misheard them. I'll yell back something like "Oh hey, man! Yeah its' a great day! Thanks, buddy!" with a big smile...
Forum: Commuting
06-18-19, 06:52 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 24,446
Posted By Skipjacks

Smooth. :D

Smooth.

:D
Forum: Commuting
06-11-19, 07:13 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 24,446
Posted By Skipjacks

On the plus side....there is never anyone in my...

On the plus side....there is never anyone in my way.

So I've got that going for me.
Forum: Commuting
06-10-19, 09:17 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 24,446
Posted By Skipjacks

I never see this where I am.

I never see this where I am.
Forum: Commuting
06-05-19, 11:45 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 24,446
Posted By Skipjacks

This morning a little old lady in her car saw me...

This morning a little old lady in her car saw me at the red light and warned me to drink plenty of water to stay healthy in this heat (it was 68 degrees and breezy)

At first my reaction in my...
Forum: Commuting
06-03-19, 10:31 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 24,446
Posted By Skipjacks

Some days I'll hit every light green and it cuts...

Some days I'll hit every light green and it cuts my commute time down severely. I get to work so early I take a few laps around the block!

Doesn't happen often. But when it does.....it's a good...
Forum: Commuting
05-24-19, 12:13 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 24,446
Posted By Skipjacks

You can't leave us hanging with that! Tell...

You can't leave us hanging with that!

Tell us a story!
Forum: Commuting
05-22-19, 07:40 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 24,446
Posted By Skipjacks

61 degrees. I love 61 degrees when I ride. ...

61 degrees.

I love 61 degrees when I ride.

It's just cool enough to keep me from overheating without making me chilly. Gives that slight chill on your skin without making you cold.

61...
Forum: Commuting
05-09-19, 01:48 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 24,446
Posted By Skipjacks

This, right here, is the best possible answer to...

This, right here, is the best possible answer to why biking is awesome.
Forum: Commuting
04-29-19, 07:59 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 24,446
Posted By Skipjacks

This morning I rode past an 18 wheeler parked for...

This morning I rode past an 18 wheeler parked for a delivery

The driver was sitting in the cab while the truck was being unloaded (I thought they unloaded they own trucks, but whatever...not my...
Forum: Commuting
04-25-19, 11:56 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 24,446
Posted By Skipjacks

That'd be cool. I'd ride that! Do they...

That'd be cool. I'd ride that!

Do they still charge you a lot of ride a bike over the bridge?
Forum: Commuting
04-24-19, 10:33 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 24,446
Posted By Skipjacks

Sometimes taking a break from bike commuting...

Sometimes taking a break from bike commuting makes me happy about bike commuting

I can't ride every day. Some days I just need my car.

But when I take a day or two off of biking to drive, when...
Forum: Commuting
04-22-19, 10:25 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 24,446
Posted By Skipjacks

On my ride to work I go behind a bakery. (You...

On my ride to work I go behind a bakery. (You know...in the back of the strip mall where the delivery trucks go but cars never do)

So I get this huge whiff of freshly baked breads and muffins and...
Forum: Commuting
04-18-19, 06:59 PM
Replies: 182
Views: 24,446
Posted By Skipjacks

Fresh pavement I love it when I hit a...

Fresh pavement

I love it when I hit a stretch of blacktop that has been freshly paved. And it's super smooth and flat and you feel like you're on a professional race track.
Forum: Commuting
04-18-19, 11:41 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 24,446
Posted By Skipjacks

I rarely see someone else cycling when I'm...

I rarely see someone else cycling when I'm commuting. (Weekend joyriding is a whole different story)

And the 'being alone' part is one of my favorite things about the commute on the bike!
Forum: Commuting
04-18-19, 10:44 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 24,446
Posted By Skipjacks

I like how the biking wakes me up in the morning...

I like how the biking wakes me up in the morning so I'm not a zombie when I arrive at work.

And I like how its such a good stress reliever on the way home so when I walk in the door I'm not...
Forum: Commuting
04-18-19, 07:52 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 24,446
Posted By Skipjacks

They just let you through the gate because you're...

They just let you through the gate because you're on a bike?

Or do you get to go to the front and use the pedestrian entrance with 2 people in line?
Forum: Commuting
04-18-19, 07:50 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 24,446
Posted By Skipjacks

Good one! I beat a ridiculous traffic jam last...

Good one! I beat a ridiculous traffic jam last week caused by fire trucks responding to something. Had every street for blocks jammed up at rush hour.

I cut behind a Wal Mart and a Lowes...
Forum: Commuting
04-18-19, 07:24 AM
Replies: 182
Views: 24,446
Posted By Skipjacks

What makes you happy when commuting?

As a compliment to the 'what may annoy you when commuting' thread, how about what makes you happy?

I'll put the standard answers up front. Fresh air...exercise in what would have been wasted car...
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