Boulder Bikeway

We had an amazing ride on the new Boulder Bikeway along US 36 this weekend. It was incredible how many people were out enjoying the new route between Boulder and Denver. The new Bikeway will definitely be added to my routes to and from work. I love that we live in a state that offers bike highways!

My 21 Day Challenge

It’s said that it takes at least 21 days to form a new habit. At just 17 days into my new bike commuting habit, I’ve clocked 16 commutes and learned quite a few things about how to #bikemoredriveless.
 

Get organized…but keep it simple. Stick to basic ingredients: your bike, a helmet, lights and a  travel bag. Keep a corner prepared at home and office where you can grab a puffy, tube, gloves or rain coat as needed. Resist the urge to overthink your commute and soon, you will be riding more and thinking less about what is missing.

 

 

 

Embrace the unexpected, and keep on commuting. It’s like that old saying, getting to the gym is the hardest part. As you build your habit, turn off your brain and just get on your bike. Keep lights on your bike in case a meeting runs late. As long as you are visible, riding at night adds an element of fun to wind down your day.

 

Details matter…but only as long as you actually ride. Clock in a few commutes before attempting to dial in a few little things that will make your ride more convenient. A co-worker recently surprised me with a pan of thank you brownies. I didn’t have a way to carry them home, so I taped the pan to my rear rack. Now, I’ll add a cargo net to my commuter rig. But that only matters as long as I ride.

 

 

Lastly, find your joy to keep commuting. What challenge would keep you commuting? Parking in Denver is ridiculous, so I like track the money I save by biking to work. I love the efficiency of running errands by human power. Find what makes bike commuting fun for you!

Happy commuting!
I Ling

Work commute

Thrilled to have begin March with a commute to work. Uneventful commute, beautiful weather, little wind. Loving life in Colorado!

Commuting for ladies' night

I'm ashamed to admit that last night is the first time I've attempted to ride into downtown golden for an evening out. It's roughly six miles each way and takes About thirty minutes.  That's no biggie. The part that intimidated me was the dark ride home and the uphill on Washington coming out of golden. But I finally decided to tryout the experience and brought super bright bike lights and my can-do attitude with me ;) 

I rode to the table mtn inn for dinner and put all my gear in my bike basket which I can pop off the bike and brought inside with me. I locked the bike to the rack and hoped it would be safe. 

After dinner we walked right by my bike and went to see a play. At 930pm, I began my ride home. Not one single issue-- I felt safe and warm Enough and enjoyed the stars and fresh air thinking "what a way to end my night!!

All told it was just under 12 miles round trip and about an hour total ride time. I figure that's enough to burn off the 1/3 of the dessert we shared !! 🍨🍨🍨

Work commute....loving the new gear!

I have never used a thermal vest before and let me tell you it is amazing! Loving the new gear and kits. Of course the 70 degree temps in the afternoon help! 

Ride more drive less....

Beautiful February Day!

It's an awesome day when you can ride your bike to the grocery store in February! I'd forgotten the freedom that comes from using your bike purely as transportation, with no time to beat, no cutoffs to miss, and no boys to chase.

It was so nice to just tool around and run my errands on a beautiful day!

The long way home

Amazing 60 degree weather in February....took the long way home! :)