Monday, November 16, 2009

Riding to Work

I love longboarding in the fall as long as I can avoid the various debris on the path. I am fortunate to have a very short commute to work (one and a half miles). It means I can get home for lunch and be back in time for the afternoon. Unfortunately, time is precious, and on many days I need to get to the hospital to round, then quickly on to work. Other days I need to respond to emergencies a mile away at the hospital, and I need the speed and reliability of my scooter.

But the last two Mondays I have boarded to work on beautiful, crisp fall mornings. It doesn't get any better than this. And while Mondays tend to be crazy busy and I'll probably be home late, I have a nice ride home to look forward to.

4 comments:

  1. I wish I could ride to work, too far :-( I do take a ride down along the river after work when I can. It's a nice 3-6 mile ride when the weather isn't freezing and windy. I hate winter!!!

    When's the next gathering?

    Herb Mooney
    www.landpaddling.org

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  2. I ride to work everyday! Love it. Great workout, and I take a shower in the office every morning after riding.

    -Jun
    Atom Pintail Longboard Review

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  3. Just started toying with the idea buying or building a longboard to "land paddle" to & fro work, and for fun a bit whenI can't paddle in the water. Been looking around for a longer, heavier board that would be stable for cruising while pushing along with a stick. Thinking the average 40" carver would be a little loose for what I have in mind. Any recommendations? Thanks! -matt

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