I rode my bicycle to and from the Rosedale park-and-ride (about three miles each way) both Monday and Tuesday. From there I took an express bus to work in downtown Minneapolis as I usually do. I gave my knees a break yesterday and drove to Rosedale, but I was back on the bike this morning. I hope to manage 3-4 carless commutes each week through the summer and early fall.
Long ago I read an article arguing that per passenger mile the bicycle was the most energy-efficient form of transportation known, not only to homo sapiens, but throughout the animal kingdom. It was in a reputable scientific publication, Physics Today IIRC, with plenty of numbers, equations, and graphs. I wonder if I could track down a copy of it.
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Thu, May. 8th, 2008, 05:45 pm
Bicycle and bus
Mon, May. 5th, 2008, 08:19 am
Bicycle Commuting Note
I rode my bicycle to the Rosedale park-and-ride this morning, instead of driving there.
The standard belt clip on a Blackberry is not suitable for cycling. The upward hip motion while pedalling tends to dislodge it.
Fortunately, I discovered this before the thing fell on the pavement. From now on I will keep it in my briefcase or a bag while riding.
The standard belt clip on a Blackberry is not suitable for cycling. The upward hip motion while pedalling tends to dislodge it.
Fortunately, I discovered this before the thing fell on the pavement. From now on I will keep it in my briefcase or a bag while riding.
Sun, Jan. 27th, 2008, 09:27 pm
Good Weekend
Late last week at work was difficult, and when I got home Friday night I was in something of a funk about all I had to do. However, I settled down to what had to be done, did it (insert Powdermilk Biscuits commercial) and had a good time.
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Tue, Sep. 4th, 2007, 09:06 pm
Plans Made, and other news
I made my travel arrangements for Colorado Springs--going out Thursday morning, returning Sunday afternoon (assuming no new medical crisis). No problems arranging this at the office, to my considerable relief.
( Aside from that, Mrs. Lincoln, how did you like the play? )
( Aside from that, Mrs. Lincoln, how did you like the play? )
Current Mood: 
okay
okaySat, Aug. 11th, 2007, 09:57 pm
A hot Saturday in Minnesota
Sat, Jul. 28th, 2007, 07:13 pm
Friday night and Saturday
Wed, Jul. 4th, 2007, 12:11 pm
Bike Ride
Northeast to Centerville Road and Highway 96 in White Bear Township, then west through North Oaks (where I saw a red fox cross the road in front of me), and south along Rice Street. About 15 miles.
Current Mood: 
pleased
pleasedSat, Jun. 30th, 2007, 09:12 pm
Change in plans
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mia_mcdavid and I had planned to help a friend move this morning, but this fell through and left us at loose ends. We visited the Mill City Farmer's market, near downtown Minneapolis, which was fun, and afterwards went home.I had been expecting some serious physical labor moving stuff, which had not happened. So to get some exercise I went for a bike ride. With a variety of twists, turns, and dead ends, I think I rode about 15 miles, with enough uphill stretches to make my legs really sore.
Wed, May. 9th, 2007, 09:01 pm
First Bike ride of the year
....cut short when I found my front brake did not work. I had lost one of the brake pads. I was able to buy a replacement at the local bike shop, and alter it to fit--the bicycle is about 25 years old, so I saw no point in looking for an exact match. After the repair took it around the block. Not much of a ride, but the thrill is still there, and the old machine still works.
Current Mood: pleased
pleasedWed, May. 31st, 2006, 11:01 am
Transportation--time and money
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Sat, Apr. 15th, 2006, 08:33 pm
First bike ride of spring
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Current Mood: satisfied
satisfied