New to the stable is a 2009 Specialized Roubaix road bike. This bike functions as a more efficient daily commuter while providing performance for longer recreational weekend rides. My goal is to do a century (100 mile ride) in the near future.
My commute now is generally by both bike and train. The day typically starts with a 25 minute (6 mile) bike ride to Carlsbad Poinsettia train station. The train ride lasts 24 minutes (17 miles) followed by a 1.2 mile uphill grind to my office. All told this generally takes about 1 hr. 15 mins door to door.
On Friday's, I've begun riding the 23 mile trip exclusively by bike. Interestingly enough, this takes only 1 hr 30 mins.
San Diego's climate provides the perfect conditions year round for bicycling, a fact I appreciate everytime I take in the coastal views.
Night riding has become more comfortable now that I have a sufficient lighting system. Front lighting consists of a main 110 lumen LED headlight and another helmet mounted LED (good for pointing at cars approaching intersections). Two very attention grabbing blinkies, one mounted to the back of the seat and the other clipped to my backpack, light up the rear. All of this, I would consider the minimun equipment for someone who regularly commutes at night.
I just changed my insurance classification on the car to 'pleasure vehicle' given the continued low usage.
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