Run, Bike, Run

It appears that a cycle rider, who crashed on the Montlake Bridge in Seattle’s University District, is having a little problem the State.  He is looking for information on accidents happening in the same area from the Washington Department of Transportation and the Washington State Patrol.

But it appears the State is refusing to help. According to the Olympian newspaper the state has told them the release of information for a civil lawsuit would jeopardize federal highway safety funds.

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2008698117_webbikesuit02m.html

11 days after a left knee meniscectomy (partal removal of meniscus) I am back to my commute on my Rans. The surgery PA told me to becareful as to not over do it, so I will be cycling a few times a week to start. Once I got to work I felt a little discomfort but nothing like prior to the sugery. The stairs up to the lab went easy with need of the hand rail. This was a striking difference to the one commute prior to surgery where I almost couldn’t even make the stairs due to the pain.

This morning stats:

• Miles     3.9
• Time:    15 minutes
• Weather: Overcast 39 Degrees
• Gear used: North Face Goretex shoes, REI Cycling Jacket, Cabelas polypro and windshield fleece pants.

As said by Kermit the Frog, it can also be said of the Clydesdale set of the bicycling world. As large people in a skinny persons sport, can be difficult at times. Being a Clyde my entire life, I have never let my size dictate what I should or shouldn’t do. At 300lbs I took off on a 200 mile self supported tour of Victoria and the San Juan Islands.  In better times I make the 8 mile trip to and from work, usually only taking on average 10 minutes longer than when I drive. 

Over time I hope to go over things that have made my life a little easier while on my bike. From clothing to gear there is a lot to talk about.