10 things i learned during bike-to-work-week...

10. make lunch plans ahead of time. it's rough hopping on the bike for a lunch-run with a dress shirt and slacks on!

9. Google Maps new "route by bike" feature doesn't have an "AVOID THE HOOD" option.

8. Google Maps new "route by bike" feature doesn't really care about the big "Motorized Vehicles Only" sign posted alongside the recommended route. (only happened once)

7. what seems like a flat straight-a-way on my normal commute... is actually an incline that will kick your a$$ pedaling up it!

6. biking 13 miles before 8am is MUCH easier than biking 13 miles after 5:30pm!

5. going to sleep before 11pm, which is normally impossible, was no trouble at all. in fact, i had to do everything in my power to not go to bed before 8pm.

4. i never realized how much i enjoy the freedom of being able to leave the office and drive to an appointment if i needed to.

3. driving to work the next morning in my car was exhilarating! going up hills was so effortless!

2. saving a day of gas was very nice!

1. miles 26, 27 and 28 for the day were looooooong! but i can totally see myself doing it again!