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<\/a>\nThe morning was cool but I warmed up quick and had to take off my warm gloves for my regular biking gloves. My legs were slow and tired too. I was still sore from Sunday’s run I think.<\/p>\n
Morning Stats:<\/strong> The day warmed up nicely and I left most of my stuff at work so I wouldn’t have to carry it home in my backpack.<\/p>\n<\/a>
\nIt was a quiet morning without much bike traffic on the road. I rode through Sellwood and on the Springwater Corridor to downtown. I feel pretty lucky that I have such a nice commute.<\/p>\n<\/a>
\nThere were no deer sightings this time. Other than feeling too warm and my legs were lethargic, it was an okay ride. I passed OMSI and headed across the Hawthorne Bridge.<\/p>\n<\/a>
\nI biked up the west side of the Esplanade, passed the Brew Fest! They were setting up the tents for it right on the waterfront. Looking forward to it this year.<\/p>\n<\/a>
\nNot bad for the morning! I was slow and didn’t burn a lot of calories compared to last week but it’s a good start for the week.<\/p>\n
\nTime: 41 minutes<\/strong>
\nCalories Burned: 292<\/strong>
\nDistance: 7.49 miles<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/a>
\nAFTERNOON COMMUTE<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/a>
\nIt was one of those days where I kinda wanted to keep riding. I’m finding more and more afternoons like that, where I wish my commute was longer on the bike. The morning not so much–I rarely wish my commute was longer. But I’m not a morning person.<\/p>\n<\/a>
\nI didn’t have to wait for any boats or bridges this time. I sped along the Esplanade toward the Springwater.<\/p>\n<\/a>
\nThe water was beautiful and glistening, the temperature was warm. It was a very comfortable riding temperature but I still wished I had left my backpack at the office entirely. I need to figure out a better way. The big backpack–light or not–makes me sweat a lot on my back.<\/p>\n<\/a>
\nThe bike route through Sellwood is really nice and big. It’s clearly marked, with signs as well. So anyone visiting the city could easily follow the trail to the Springwater. I recommend all visitors to Portland give it a try. It’s fun!<\/p>\n<\/a>
\nI got the the Springwater and decided to keep going instead of getting off and going to the car. I biked a few more miles to the Johnson Creek parking lot before turning around and heading back. It was such a nice day I wanted to keep riding!<\/p>\n<\/a>
\nPeople were cooling off in the creek below me as I rode by. I saw a mixture of people on the trail: the newbie cyclists, the people on cruiser bikes, the kids on mountain bikes and the super serious cyclists with all the best gear and clothes.<\/p>\n<\/a>
\nI rode back to the pathway off the Springwater and biked to the car, kinda sad I was ending my bike ride.<\/p>\n<\/a>
\nIt was a nice ride though!<\/p>\n<\/a>
\nAfternoon Commute Stats:<\/strong>
\nTime: 48 minutes<\/strong>
\nCalories Burned: 350 <\/strong>
\nDistance: 10.3 miles<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/a>
\nTotal Distance: 17.79 miles!<\/strong> Love it! I need to extend my commute a bit next time.<\/p>\n