Achievements after a Year and a Half as a Bike Commuter As I look back over the past year and a half as a cyclist and a bike commuter I have a few observations and reflections to pass along. First and foremost I am forever grateful to cycling for restoring my health, reducing my stress, and improving my looks, mood and mental acuity. With all these benefits, I’m hooked … [Read more...]
How Cycling in Winter Helped me Lose Weight and Get Healthier – the Cost of Cycling Weight Loss
The High Cost of Winter Cycling - AND the priceless Health Value of Cycling Weight Loss and Fitness I did it! I reached the 2,500 km of cycling mark this past week. I have cycled this winter through some of the foulest rain storms ever, but hey, in Vancouver if you don’t do it in the rain, then you just don’t do it. But becoming a winter cyclist was quite a learning … [Read more...]
My First 1,000 Kilometres as a Bike Commuter!
Earlier this month I hit a milestone – 1,000 kilometres (621 miles) logged as a bike commuter. How exciting!! And I have not been rained on once in this whole three month experience. I can feel the difference in my fitness level, even though I was relatively fit before I started. I am no longer afraid of hill climbing (within reason … of course). Best of all is the … [Read more...]
Mrs. Average Joe Cyclist Rides On! My First 3 Weeks as a Bike Commuter
Here's an update about being a brand new bike commuter! My first post about becoming a bike commuter is here. So here it is the end of week three of my bike commuting and I’m still stoked. I look forward to both of my bike rides each day. In the morning it is cool and quiet. Such a nice way to start the day! In the evening it has been quite a bit warmer but when you are … [Read more...]
How I Became a Bike Commuter and Shed Stress Immediately
I have finally achieved my dream of starting to commute to work by bike! I am now officially a bike commuter! In 2009 I had back surgery and was forced to stop running. My doctor recommended cycling. I had given up cycling years before due to back problems, so I was initially reluctant to try. But after having a proper bike fitting, I was able to return to recreational … [Read more...]
