On Tuesday the snow was mostly gone and I commented to my physiotherapist Emily that it was time to get back to cycling to work.
I live 2.3 km from work. It’s a 35 minute walk on good days, 45 when it’s icy. It’s a delightful 10 minutes by bike when the traffic lights cooperate and a languid 12 when they don’t.
Wednesday morning it was a brisk -5C and sunny. Light gloves, a scarf and light jacket were enough thanks to a helmet cover and neoprene bar mitts. It felt so good!
The ride in to work and home were without incident.
Thursday promised more sun and warmer temperatures but it was just 0C in the morning. Thankfully it was a balmy 13C on the ride home.
Then a hilarious thing happened. I got local legend on a section of Colborne st on my way home. 2 efforts in 90 days.
I laughed remembering Sam’s post just a few days ago Local legends and gender
So I checked the male local legend, 7 efforts in 90 days. I’m coming for you dude! 2 efforts a week. I will be there in April!
I laughed. I’m under no illusions. I see commuting cyclists on that stretch all the time. They just don’t use Strava.
I am tracking all walking and cycling in advance of the MS Bike Tour. I have a goal of hitting 2,500 km, one kilometer per dollar raised.
I’m at 560km but only $100!
I am much more likely to raise $2,500 than hit the distance but I’m giving it a go.