The low temperature on the PM commute (41℉) was cooler than the AM commute (44℉). The wind was kicking all day. Headwind on the AM ride and a tailwind on the way home. Difference of 14 minutes. Always happy with a sub 50 minute commute. 1:02:53 vs 49:04 moving time. Became an East Coast Greenway Alliance member today. I would love to safely cycle from Charleston to Beaufort one day. 🤞

While repairing my two punctures yesterday I realized it was time for new tires. The Specialized Armadillo tires had a few cuts, holes and dry rot. I replaced them with Continental GatorSkin DuraSkin tires. There is nothing wrong with the Specialized Armadillo brand. It was just more convenient and quicker to add the Gatorskins to my Amazon cart instead of going to Specialized’s website. I drove the Bolt EV back to the location of my first puncture yesterday to do some investigating.

Double puncture. The first at mile 81 the second at mile 82. Both were staples in the rear tire. On the first puncture I replaced the tube. On the second I used a patch. My mini pump was pretty much useless. I was near a pay pump on the first one and got it rideable. On the second I couldn’t get enough air in it to ride so I started walking.

Southeastern Wildlife Exposition (SEWE) started today. I think I’ll stay clear of downtown Charleston tomorrow. Mild winter continues. Another good commute. Another restaurant chain in Summerville, Culver’s. Never eaten at one. Glanced at the menu. Meh. I don’t think I’ll be frequenting Culver’s. Ride on. Relive ‘Commute AM’ Relive ‘Commute PM’

Happy to be riding Old Yeller again. Much more comfortable than the Defy 3. Speaking of which I picked up the Defy 3 from my LBS yesterday. They installed a new drive train and new tires. It now has 28’s instead of 25’s so it should be a little more comfortable. Good commute today. Foggy this morning. Warm and windy on the way home. Ride on. Relive ‘Commute AM’

The last I heard from my LBS was that it might be Monday before the parts arrive for my Giant Anyroad 1 bicycle. I cycled to Mike’s Bikes on the Giant Defy 3 just to check on the Anyroad 1. Much to my surprise and delight Old Yeller was on the rack getting some finishes touches. I was smiling ear to ear. As much as I appreciate having a backup bike it is no where near as comfortable and fun to ride as my primary.

Another warm day. 75℉ on the ride home with a stiff head wind. Good commute on the Defy 3. Ride on. My LBS called about Old Yeller. The rear brake caliper is weak. They are going to replace it but not with a stock Giant caliper. Parts are ordered. The tech said they might be in tomorrow. I’m betting it will be Monday. These extended maintenance events are frustrating. Relive ‘Commute PM’

Another gorgeous day. Another day without Old Yeller. Good commute on the Defy 3. Ride on. Relive ‘Commute AM’ Relive ‘Commute PM’

Absolutely perfect weather. Highs in the 70’s and clear blue sky. What a way to start the Year of the Pig. I almost ran over a rabbit. One hopped out in front of me on Hwy 17-A. I missed it by inches. I didn’t hear a thud so I assume and hope it got across the highway safely. Good commute. Lets do it again tomorrow. Ride on. Relive ‘Commute PM’

The weather forecast called for rain around 5PM which would have been perfect if I left by 4PM. By lunch time I knew the rain was going to be here sooner than that. I left work a couple hours early to beat the rain. Drizzled most of the way home but no downpour. Stiff headwind accompanied the drizzle. Not one of my best commutes. Thursday’s forecast calls for a low of 28℉.