Day Two of Walk Bike Ride Challenge


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I‘ve biked to work many times.  But I am writing my experiences this week for the first time.  I sent out a general invitation to meet people at 7:00 AM at Weather Watch Park to ride into downtown together.

Yesterday no one joined me for the ride.

Tom's bike ready for the commute to City Hall

That misty morning I was sprayed by automatic sprinklers which popped up like snipers as I rode by.  To see how construction was coming I rode under the Spokane Street Viaduct and then along First Avenue to Pioneer Square.  I won’t do that again! Way too much traffic, construction and rough roads!

Riding home was exquisitely beautiful. Many people were strolling in the bike lanes some with dogs on leashes that snared and tripped up passersby.

Peaceful Monday evening scene

Today I recruited my friend Jane Nishita to ride in with me.

Jane met me this morning to ride into downtown

I love chatting with Jane along the way.  We worked to keep out of the way of the speeding bikers who passed us.  We took Marginal Way which is a much better route especially in the area of the newly paved road by the Coast Guard site.  Jane and I headed our separate directions at First and Washington.  Bye Jane! What a great way to start the day!

I will be starting out again tomorrow at 7:00 AM from Weather Watch and hope that I meet some new people there.

Posted: July 20th, 2010 under Environment, Neighborhoods, Transportation
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Comment from Tom
Time July 20, 2010 at 1:25 pm

I salute you and I’d love to join but it’s the seven AM that’s killing me. I roll out of Gatewood at more like 8 during the lazy days of summer.

Comment from Alex Broner
Time July 20, 2010 at 2:52 pm

Hey Tom, I think it’s cool you’re doing this. How long is your ride? About how long does it take you?

Comment from John T
Time July 20, 2010 at 3:38 pm

Hey, I hope you’re still doing this tomorrow (Wednesday); I’ll be there at 7:00!

Comment from Ben
Time July 20, 2010 at 3:52 pm

Saw this via Streets For All Seattle. I would love to join you, but I don’t even wake up until after 7. I hope you have some company tomorrow, though. That is a lovely commute, and much of it (from the low bridge along Marginal) is the same as mine. Enjoy!

Comment from Phil
Time July 20, 2010 at 10:25 pm

I’m with the others: I don’t mind riding in the rain or cold, but 7AM–that’s misery! (Unless it’s a Saturday ride to 3 Tree Point.)

Comment from Ray
Time July 20, 2010 at 10:55 pm

I commute from Delridge so perhaps we will cross paths this week.

Comment from Al
Time July 21, 2010 at 9:02 am

Tom I would love to join you but I’m on my bike heading to work before 6:30 am. I am trying to figure out if I can join you Friday morning though and just roll in a little later than usual.

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