Soooo I did not bicycle commute from November 2024 until mid-March. However, I am very committed to bicycle commuting to work for four reasons.
1 – securing day use parking is nigh on impossible and costs $8.
2 – biking takes the same time as driving .
3 – walking takes 35-40 minutes.
4 – bike parking is close to the entrance
The weather has been cold most days. Wet others. And this week on Thursday it was rain, sleet, freezing rain, snow …all with thunderstorms.
Several of my lovely colleagues offered a lift home.
Michel texted me this photo of icicles on the tree in front of our house at 2 pm:
He offered a lift. I checked the forecast. It was warming up over the afternoon and I felt confident I’d be ok.
My back out plan was to call my beloved if it was too slippery. The rack was already on the car and it’s a couple kilometers at most from my house. My assessment, low risk.
The road I take home has a network of sewer pipes that spew steam and the road surface is often dryer than the surrounding area. My assessment, low risk.
When I left work after 5pm the ground was wet but not slippery. There were little piles of slush and ice pellets but everything was melting.
I hopped on my bike and road home without incident. I was sure to post a “home safe and sound” video for my concerned colleagues.
It’s nice to be surrounded by so much caring.
I’m feeling good on the bike. Much more steady and stable.
I have bar mitts, a helmet cover and the usual assortment of all weather gear. I’m feeling good about weathering the weather whether I like it or not!