So, back when we decided to relocate down here, and I realized I'd be living and working within just a few miles from each place, I conjured up this fantasy of riding my bike to work from time to time. When we lived in Newton, I did occasionally ride into work in Boston. This was never a very enjoyable experience, as it was a 10+ mile ride along major thoroughfares and through the urban jungle. Once I got pregnant, then moved a couple miles further out, then had a baby who had to be deposited at a sitter's house before I could begin my commute in to the city, this activity became a thing of the past.
Of course, once we got down here, a few other things, including getting settled at work, getting Sadie established at school, finding and moving into our home, having another baby, to name a few, sort of kept that idea as a fantasy.
But, as you know from some of my other posts, I'm on this 'self-improvement' kick, and for a few months now, I've been talking about buying a bike trailer and riding to work once the weather got nice. It is one of those things where I sort of feel that the more people I tell that I am going to do it, the less likely I will be to back out, you know?
My plan is to drop Eden at her sitters, (2.2 miles), then drop Sadie at school (1.8 miles) and leave the trailer there and cruise the rest of the way to work (2.6 miles) untethered. So, really, it is only 4 miles of hard work (hauling a combined weight of 92 lbs) and then I pass go. What's the worst that can happen? I drop dead of a heart attack? The girls wail and complain the entire way?
So, now, here we are. The weather is getting nice. It is time to start doing it. And, while I am somewhat daunted at the prospect of hauling two kids to their respective drop-offs, I am motivated by the thought of those spring/summer evening solitary rides home down Ocean Avenue. What could be better?!?!
So, I need to get moving on things.
Step one: I need to buy one of these:
Step 2: I need to either put pedals on my bike or get a new pair of these:
Step 3: Just do it!!!!
I will update on this shortly....hopefully, I'll be doing this by the end of this month. Wish me luck.
