Commute Loop – 2024.12.18

Back at the commute game after an extended absence.

Last week was the final week of the fall semester. The end of an academic semester is a busy time for me under normal circumstances, but taking MBA classes effectively doubles the amount of work which needs to be attended to. I had to write evaluations for my 12 student employees, take a final exam for my cybersecurity class, and write a final essay for my marketing class. With all that on my plate the extra two hours I gain by not commuting are huge. Adding to that I can work as late as I want without worrying about riding home afterwards is a bonus. Thankfully that is all done and dusted and I can enjoy the next few weeks before the spring semester starts up.

I also have to admit that it is so very easy to get into the habit of just jumping in the truck and driving to work. Getting back into commuting is a struggle after a week like last week. It is even worse in the winter when you have to go out in the cold. I really struggled to get into kit and ride, but, as usual, I didn’t regret it.

Overall great rides today, which is nice. Now to relax for the rest of the evening before hitting the sack early.

New bike fund: $77.57 (+$0.27)
321 vehicles @ 7.9 per mile, 2.3 per minute, Speeds: 36.3 mph (avg), 56.5 mph (max) — by MyBikeTraffic.com
Sunny-Clear, 45°F-56°F, Feels like 47°F-57°F, Humidity 42%-25%, Wind W 2mph-W 3mph – by Klimat.app
— myWindsock.com Report —
Weather Impact™: 6.9%
Headwind: 73% @ 3.6 – 12.8 mph
Longest Headwind: 01h 10m 30s
Air Speed: 18.3 mph
Temp: 42-57.5 °F
Precip: 0% @ 0 Inch/hr
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