Biking

Since a week ago I tried running + biking, I have been adding cycling to my workout routine.

I've always pondered the possibility of making biking as my main commute since there are Citibike rental docks conveniently located near my home and office, and a scenic biking path that covers pretty much majority of the distance; but more importantly I can get a good workout done and avoid dealing with the frustrations from overcrowded trains and train delays during rush hours.

So this morning I decided to be a bike commuter...

45F/7C.  Hair tied up, in full work clothes and a peacoat, I rented a Citibike during rush hour and rode down the biking path.  The path is sandwiched between a highway that is packed with morning commuters and a jogging/walking path with only a few morning joggers running and tourists walking along the river. Surprisingly there were little pedestrians and few mandatory stops along the way. I didn't have to worry about missing a train, missing a transfer, not getting onto a overcrowded train,  running late from train delays, or seeing frustrated passengers getting into a yelling fest.

Finally, I made it! It was a easier and smoother ride than I thought. Time wise, I had to work REALLY hard to get it under 30 mins!

With the pay per ride program from Citibike, I can get unlimited 30 minute ride trips in 24 hours or 7 days.  The only challenge is that with my riding speed, stopping for pedestrians and stop signs, and walking dismounted bike to the biking path, it's could be a bit difficult to make the trip under 30 minutes. I am seriously considering the annual membership, at about 15 times the cost of 24-hr pay per ride, would give me 45 minutes per trip. That could be doable. And if I ride more than 15 times a year, it's still better than purchasing a 24hr day trips.