Ride Report One

Last night I rode my commute home with Jennifer De Laix, who works here at the University. A few weeks ago we realized that we had the same route, so last night we met outside the library and started on our way. Jennifer was riding a modifed mountain bike--sturdy and good for commuting--maybe a little heavy, but she rode strong.

It was great to have someone to talk to and someone who knows bikes, and the perils of our particular way home. She rides to Cotaro Road and Thornydale--about 13 miles for her trip.

For most of the ride we had a super strong head wind--the strongest head wind I can remember in awhile. When Jennifer pulled off for home, I still had about eight miles to go...