I was sick last week and with the holiday only went into work twice, one of which was a short day because I went to Redmond with Heather for an ultrasound.  They had a lot of bike lanes up there and it made me miss Eugene/Springfield.  I wish there were more bike lanes in Auburn, more routes I could take locally.  Seattle has been fun though.

I didn't bike at all last week and this morning when I did I couldn't breath through my nose.  All this when I was planning on starting to bike to Seattle some mornings.  So I decided I would list my goals for the month.  I figure if it is written down I'll be more likely to do it.

1.) Bike at least 75 miles each week
2.) Bike all the way in to Seattle (25 miles) at least once a week
3.) Get out for at least one longer ride (at least 40 miles) on a weekend (I hope that's OK with you Heather)

Now that it is starting to get light outside I'll try to start taking some pictures when I bike in to Seattle.  Though I'll have to make sure I leave with enough time.  I need to get to work by 7:30, so if I leave by 5:30 I should have plenty of time to bike the 25 miles and stop for a few pictures.

Ultimately, this summer I plan on doing a century (100 miles). It's something I wanted to do when I started cycling a few years ago.  They have a lot of organized centuries around here but he all cost more than I want to pay so I'll map out my own route and go by myself.
Pat
2/28/2012 02:55:40 pm

Very ambitious! Especially when you have a new addition coming into your family. Make sure Heather is available when you attempt that century. Stay fit and stay safe!

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    I began cycling in Eugene, OR where I got a Master's in Economics.  I now live in Washington with my wife and one and a half kids. My commute, which I split between cycling and train, is about 30 miles one way.

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