It's been nearly two weeks that I've been commuting to work by bicycle every day. It's invigorating going all downhill through Upper Raven then Lower Raven, then onto the foreshore trail. 4km of almost flat, absolutely beautiful wilderness, birds singing and diving. This might be something I do all summer instead of just during the "Pedal Power" exhibition. About bike commuting in Salmon Arm, here are some things I've learned so far:
1. Leave at 8:15am instead of 8:45am, less traffic downtown.
2. A gel seat cover is an excellent Mother's Day gift.
3. Instead of gearing down as you go up a hill, speed up before the hill.
4. Don't wear earrings shaped like fishing lures.
5. Don't change out of one's bicycle clothes in the office when 13 other people have a key to said office.
6. Potholes hurt.
7. Mondays are gruelling no matter what form of transportation you choose.
8. No one really cares what my hair looks like.
I look forward to the next two weeks, and hope to see more people out using their pedal power.
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