Higher and higher…

Today was the most painless ride yet – well almost. I raised my seat yet another 1/2 inch and I think, just think mind you, that I might finally have it. My right foot was actually “in line” instead of slightly splayed out protecting my knee.
The weather was cooperative this morning so the streets were mostly dry and I didn’t have to contend with any rain which is always nice, even though we need the rain. I’m okay with the light rain we often have, but it’s a lot nicer when I don’t have ride through it. If it were daytime and raining I still wouldn’t like it, but it would be a lot easier. In the dark every spot of water can be a challenge – is it just a bit of water or is it a pothole filled to the brim?

I also bought a bright reflective mesh vest to wear in the dark as well as reflective stickers which I put all over my helmet and the bike’s fenders. It may not do much good, but at least I feel safer. Perhaps, of course, I’m simply making myself an easier target! 🙂

Unlike yesterday I had no trouble getting up the 15 minutes earlier than I had been previously. I didn’t actually make it out of the apartment any quicker, but I wasn’t as harried when I did leave which made everything seem more pleasant.
That feeling didn’t last though as once I got to work I had to contend with our bike racks again. They are terrible. It is almost, but not quite, impossible to use a U-lock on the frame and rear wheel at the same time and the rack offers absolutely no frame support at all. While I applaud my employers for having a locked bike area, I do wish a little more thought had gone into the actual racks. Today my bike feel over twice as I tried to lock it and that simply can’t be good for my bike, nor, it would seem, for my mood.
Aloha!