The Car-Free Challenge: Tuesday

The Car-Free Challenge, day 10... more time at the barn.

I rode my bike to the barn again, no sweat. I even got brave, and rode down Harrison (a pretty busy thoroughfare). We’ve been afraid to do this! I thought I’d drop West across Harrison, and take Monroe north to 24th, but I misjudged my street, and came out at the wrong light. If I’d gone straight across, I would have wound up in the mess of streets and hills behind the Carriage dry cleaners. So I made a right instead, and went straight up Harrison to 24th. No sweat at 8:30 or so in the morning.

Rode my pony.

Headed back via bike to downtown, and caught the 603 up the hill. I can’t recall if I’ve mentioned, but our bikes need to be tuned, and my lowest gears are unreliable. At least, that’s the excuse I’m using! ; )

But seriously. 15 miles is nothing to sneeze at, and it’s getting easier and easier. While I’m not sure I’d want to do it after work, first thing in the morning, it’s actually a really nice way to start the day!

BTW, looking at that picture, I suddenly notice that my horse’s head is REALLY BIG compared to mine. I never noticed it before...