Need to pick up biking commute again

After going to HK for 2.5 weeks. I just bike once. I just did not get this into the routine again. I prayed that I could get back to the routine this week.

Week 5/6

Week 5 is trival.
Week 6. Wow, there was some light when I get out this morning. I made up 5-10 minutes of time just because I can see the trail. I did not bike home though. Will see what happens tomorrow.

Week 4 Thursday

I notice the first time that stars are above me when I begin the ride. So so cool.... My headlight is failing me so I will get off the trail when I could. Still envy the ppl that rode by swiftly. Another successful day, more to come. The only problem is I forgot my computer at work when I leave. I had plan to do some work tonight. Anyway, I had a minor headache, I think God wants me to rest tonight instead of working. Spent the whole day fixing compiling problems. So fustrated.

Week 4 Tuesday

Still stumbling, drop my bike when I walk across the railroad track. Thank God I did not break anything. The headlight is getting dim. May be I need 2 just like an automobile. I have notice I need to carry the bike from its left, cuz my right arm is stronger. More practice, more confidence.

Week 3

Another successfully ride to work Thursday. I need to do it more often. I was so clumsy that day when I get on the train, I stumbled and drop the bike on the train floor. Luckily I was not hurt, and I hope same for the bike. When the train stops at the station, I saw all the graceful bikers rode away. While this clumsy person try to get on the bike and ride. Hopefully with plenty of practice, one day, I am in the graceful crowd.

Week 2

No biking commute this week. I had an appointment Monday and it was raining for the rest of the week. I was concerned about having to get there early enough to buy a ticket and catch the train. Week 3 should be ok, the weather forecast is good and I got my 20 trip pass already. Keep it up, go for it.

Inaugural Bike to Work

Finally, the inaugural bike to work day. Yesterday 09/26/2006.

The first day was great. I woke up, not too tired and start riding. I was dark when I left the house. It was a little bit hard to see. As I ride on, the sky gets brighter. There are mist rising from the creek as I ride. I ran into an old friend at the train station. We talked as the train took us toward the Great America Station. The sun was rising outside. The only problem I had is after I got there. I was planning to take the shuttle so I can scout out my way during lunch. The shuttle do not have a bike rack. So I have to ride to work, since I don't know the way, obviously I got lost.

The ride home is a breeze. I got to the station 15 minutes early than I should. I mistakenly thought the shuttle time was the train time. Stupid me. Anyway, at least I did not get there 15 minutes late.

My legs are quite sored today. I rode 30-40 minutes more than I had planned. But this is really good exercise. I felt more tired today driving than yesterday.

I had some greedy thoughts. The conductor did not check my ticket. I have a free 1 week pass. It seems to be an honor system for the most part. I was thinking to pretend that I did not start riding till someone check my ticket and write the start day. On final thought, that is cheating and stealing (from the train company and the fellow riders), I will buy my tickets as I should next week. Thank you Holy Spirit to keep me from evil.

Pray that I keep this up.... Both biking and not sinning.... For Health.... For goodness.... Cheers!

God Bless, JC