To bike is to Be

Well I finally got up my nerve and began commuting to work on my bike, Ruby! I have to admit that I was nervous, being that Chicago streets are not a piece of cake to navigate, but I am determined and I LOVE to bike, so there really was no choice. And now that the weather has turned and we are having 80 degree afternoons I figured there was really no excuse. So Monday morning I suited up. Pink skirt check, helmet check, tuned up Ruby check, and a smile. Check! I made it to the Loop in about 45 minutes from my door, about the same as taking the train, and much more fun. Coming home is even faster because I can book it and be part of the giant bike gang that is The Commuters. Mostly men, mostly in spandex, and mostly faster. But not all. Today I had a blast racing alongside the boys, making my passes, and proving that one can most definitely kick butt in a skirt. My new lovely Goddess Chicago friend Dottie, who writes part of an equally lovely biking blog, knows this too, and was my inspiration to keep up my sassy style while on my sassy bike.

I am so happy that I made the leap.
Be safe, and enjoy the road!