Saturday, June 18, 2011
Day Eleven. Night Ridin'.
Took the street machine out to Clover Village to meet up with Funnell for St. Practice Day at Killdare's. Got my drink on and cruised back home around 3am. There's something refreshing about a late night cruise after the temperature drops. Probably not the best idea ever, but your chances of a DUI, OWI, DWI are pretty much zero when you aren't behind the wheel.
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Day Ten. Summer Summer Summer-Time.
Cruised the silver bullet down to Stephanie and Speelman's pool. Spent a few hours in the sun to get my golden-ness going... still trying to break through the red, but I know the tan is in there. Back to blogging about biking. I ALMOST DIED!!! Some asshole in a mini van turned right in front of me and I was 1 inch from slamming into the back of his vehicle. I would like to send an apology out to the soccer mom who heard me scream out 8 four letter words in 3 seconds. That's all for today.
Today's Message: Look out for bikers, and don't be a dick.
Today's Message: Look out for bikers, and don't be a dick.
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Day Nine. Cedar Point.
I will be gone all day, so know that while I may not be out riding the bike, I will be out conquering my fear of metal giants at America's Roller Coast.
Day Eight. Almost Forgot.
Ugh, tried to bike the venerable Rum Village Bike Annex today... no dice. Broken crank arm kept me off the trail, so I decided to do the next best thing. HARDCORE leg/ab workout at Anytime Fitness in Granger. Took Jay Risser out there so he could get his ass kicked for a while as well. Even though I didn't get to ride, I did get a chance to spend all day out by the pool at Speelman's apartment complex with my friends. That's a WIN if you ask me.
Monday, June 13, 2011
Day Seven. Too Many Gears.
I really need to simplify my road bike. Too many damned gears for in town use. I popped the chain off twice the other day and caught my self shifting through them like a fool on a tiny ass hill today. No more! That antique Fuji I am rocking is going to go through an extreme this week. In other news, I have gone a week without driving my car. I've been the responsible DD a couple of times, but I think within the parameters of this challenge that is totally acceptable. On to week two.
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Day Six. Not Much To Report.
Even though I didn't have an adventure in the saddle of my bike, I still managed to stay away from my truck, and it's an odd, but I haven't even had the urge to fire it up. so many of us have been driving for years and years and become completely addicted to it. Yeah, it would be convenient to hop in the truck and run to Meijer, but breaking free from that addiction is quite refreshing.
Saturday, June 11, 2011
Day Five. Here, There, and Everywhere.
Went on a three hour ride with Speelman and Capt. Morgan to DTSB (Downtown South Bend to all of my out of town followers). We hit up an amazing Cambodian/Thai restaurant for Linner (lunch/dinner) and I had duck for the first time ever. What took me so long!?! I'm getting to the point where even thinking about driving feels cheap and dirty. I enjoy the challenge of being on the bike and thinking to myself "I can't buy this or that, I would have to haul it home somehow". So not only am I saving money on gas, I'm avoiding impulse purchases as well. My wallet sure thanks me.
Friday, June 10, 2011
Day Four. Achieving Bike Nirvana.
I spent most of today cruising around with Jay Risser hunting down parts for his new 29er single speed mountain bike. It's gonna be sweet! Oh yeah, the nirvana part, I found the PERFECT component set to turn my road bike into a KILLER single speed town blaster. I will be be crushing this city in no time!
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Day Three. Part Two. Here comes the sun, and I say, it's all right.
So glad the sun decided to make an appearance. Time to run a few errands and hit the gym, or maybe just hit the gym. Errands can always wait. I hope we have a few dry days so Rum Village Mountain Bike trail can dry up. I really want to hit some off-road.
Day Three. When it's raining cats and dogs, hang out with cats and dogs.
Luckily I have nothing on the agenda today. I will more than likely curl up on the couch with a plate of bacon and watch documentaries on NETFLIX with my cat Hobbes. With any luck this rain will let up and I will be able to hit the gym around 5 or 6 this evening.
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Day Two. Sisters Birthday.
Well, yesterday was a simple adventure. Gym and back. Easy. Today isn't going to be a simple walk in the park. I need to get to Elkhart, which according to MaqQuest is roughly 26 miles from my apartment. (http://www.mapquest.com/#b225345f4f758488089a71ed) Thats 50 miles in one day. I have never done that. I think the most I have ever biked in a day is 20 miles. I'm thinking i should bike there tonight, and bike back here in the morning. Thats probably the best course of action. I better dust off the road bike, 50 miles on a mountain bike would be straight up brutal. It's going to suck, but I said i would be there, and I am not going back down from this challenge just because of a family event. Happy Birthday Kim!
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Day One. The gauntlet was thrown down.
- 30 days of no driving?
- yes
- i live 2 miles from my gym, one mile from the grocery, and if i have to go to elkhart... that one will suck, i better just plan on leaving early.
- you sooo will not do it.
Have I completely lost my mind? It's the beginning of June. It's 98 degrees outside right now. Can I really go 30 days without cracking the door on my truck? Do I have the will power to jump on the saddle of my bike every time I am in need or looking to venture outside of my 65 degree apartment? Maybe I don't, but if I am able to pull this off, I will have freed myself from a convenience that I have grown quite accustomed to for the last 13 years. Today starts the beginning of a challenge, and if I succeed I'm pretty sure the reward will be a couple notches on the belt, and one hell of a tan.
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