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| First_name |
jp |
| Last_name |
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| Email_address |
olpotosi@yahoo.com |
| Home_town |
Stoughton |
| State_orCountry |
Wisconsin |
| Commute_distance |
34 |
| Trip_units |
Miles |
| Trip_type |
RoundTrip |
| Years_commute |
1 |
| Months_commute |
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| Commute_profile |
Four or Three Days a week, I am a bike commuter |
| When_commute |
Year Round |
| Date |
Tuesday, October 14, 2008 |
| Commute_routes |
I try to do the complete commute (17 miles one way)at least once a week throughout the year. The other days I ride (5 miles one way) to a carpool in a nearby town. I mostly ride on rural paved roads with a minimal amount of highway riding. I've discovered lots of hills along my routes that were previously hidden by the accelerator in my automobile. :-) |
| About_me |
I'm in my mid forties and completely enjoying my return to bicycle transportation after a 30 year hiatus. It's the best thing I've done for my health in a long time. |
| Commute_story |
I've had a few close calls with motorists crowding me out or just plain not seeing me. I am constantly amazed at how loud and noxious automobiles are since I started biking again last year. |
| Comments |
I'd recommend lights, mirror, flash flag, and helmet as necessary commuting equipment. |
