End of the Month

It's been four days since I rode my bike. I took Friday off and went to Seattle with my lovely wife to celebrate her birthday.

While there, I noticed that many of the bikes racks on the Seattle buses can hold three bikes. They need to be switching to those here in Spokaloo. They probably need to be looking for an arrangement that can accommodate four bikes. I have no idea if such a thing exists but I am willing to bet someone is working on the problem. I just don't see the need for bike space loosening up.

The ride this morning was uneventful and passed quickly. Good thing too, cuz it's chilly in the morning. I'll soon be riding with a jacket.

At the start of the month, the Spokane River was running unusually high and fast for this time of year...thanks to our wet Spring. Today, the river was barely at a trickle.

I was the only bike person on the bus this morning but I noticed that the number of people riding the bus is going up. I'll bet the bus had 25-30 people on it this morning. That is up substantially from earlier this month.

I am now beginning to tally up my various monthly totals to see how I have done at saving money and being a F.O.T.E. (Friend of the Earth) I'll have all that information on Thursday for the end of month round-up.

One of the goals I would like to set for next month is to build up some mileage on the bike. I am very close to 100 miles for the month and I think I can reach that if I do some extra riding in the next few days. If so, I'll set next months goal at 150 miles.

I know I'll be driving on Wednesday because I have a doctors appointment that day. Beyond that, I should be on the bus and racking up the miles.