Friday, February 3

Morning:

Weather: Steady rain - temp around 42 degrees.

Quality of Ride: So-so. Got red lights most of the way. Made average time.

Technical Issues: None - the bottom bracket has mysteriously stopped making noise. I put some lithium grease on the chain 'cause I have no chain oil.

Incidents: None.

Comments: Photo is Mass Ave bridge heading into Cambridge. The rain isn't so bad - it keeps you cool and I don't mind getting wet. The only problem is when I get to work I have to change my goddam muddy, soaked pants (if I remember to bring an extra pair). Even then my boxer shorts are damp.


Evening:

Weather: Nice temp -probably high 40s - still a little damp.

Quality of Ride: Good - I was taking it easy.

Technical Issues: None

Incidents: None

Comments: Photo is of Memorial Drive westbound before Mass Ave. I call this part the Cheese Grater - notice the lack of space between parked cars and the roadway. Drivers fly down this part of Mem Drive. Imagine getting doored here and falling into the roadway. I think of it everytime I'm on it. I don't do the Cheese Grater at night - I love life too much for that.