The Blasphemous Bicycler

fly home like rocket
My bicycle, jet-propelled
beans are tasty lunch

Today: 10 miles
August: 80 miles
2008 Utility Miles: 234
2008 Total Miles: 436 miles

I went for a little cruise around Marysville this evening, gathering GPS tracks for OpenStreetMap. I rolled up to a stop light, and no sooner had I put my foot down, when a viscous, evil, snarling hell-hound sprang from the bushes and made like he wanted to eat me.

I jumped off my bike the tried to keep it between me and the fell creature. We must have circled each other – dog-fight style – a dozen times before his owner came out to see what all the fuss was about.

She seemed to be of the opinion that by keeping my bike between us, I was instigating her mutt’s aggression. She even went to far as to grab my handlebars a few times to try to make me stop.

As soon as I saw an opportunity, I wrested my bike free, jumped back on, and fled with all haste.

Today: 5 miles
August: 70 miles
2008 Utility Miles: 224
2008 Total Miles: 426 miles

After a hard week’s toil in the cubicle farm, I needed some time in the great out-of-doors to enjoy my bicycle and my books. The general plan was the same as last time; Ride until I felt like reading, then read until I felt like riding.

Less than a mile into my ride, I happened upon Girtong² riding along with his kids. So, I stopped to chat for a bit. Girtong² did not seem to believe me when I told him I was planning to ride all the way to Mt. Gretna today.

He soon had to turn back, as his offspring were not up for a lengthy adventure.

I rode on, stopping occasionally to relax, observe the cows, and read about the adventures of Mr. Sherlock Holmes.

When I finally arrived at the turn-around point, I produced some photographic evidence that I made it to Mt. Gretna despite Girtong’s skepticism.

Today: 25 miles
August: 65 miles
2008 Utility Miles: 224
2008 Total Miles: 421 miles

I rode in to work 3 days this week. I saved a gallon of gas, and 20 pounds of CO₂.

I am a smug, eco-asshole today.

Today: 10 miles
August: 40 miles
2008 Utility Miles: 224
2008 Total Miles: 396 miles

It was hot and sticky this morning. When I stopped on top of the big hill to catch my breath, my glasses fogged up.

Today: 10 miles
August: 30 miles
2008 Utility Miles: 214
2008 Total Miles: 386 miles