The I rode to work today never ending thread.

[Big IV]

The weather woman was saying it was going to rain again, some small 60% chance. Outside of my front window the sun was coming up and birds were singing.  I put on a jacket and stepped off the porch. I could hear the rain but I couldn't see it or feel it. I figure if I couldn't feel it then it shouldn't count.

I hopped on the bike and took off. Again I was leaving a few minutes early and decided to wander.

I fought my way through a busy school zone that needs some sort of traffic light to calm down the zippy parents and make them move in an orderly manner.

The further I got away from my house the darker the skies became. The birds stopped singing. And I thought...shouldn't the sun be coming up instead of going down?

I'm sitting AT work, but let's face it--nothing to do, the skies are dark and forebodding but I'm dry and here.

Not a bad ride in all in all.

[Bob E.]

I rode to work today, but not yesterday and I feel bad about it.  You see, it was raining yesterday when I left for work...which is usually my decision maker...and was going to be raining off and on all day, which it did.  But while at work I saw at least three bikes riding by in the rain and guess what...they were all HARLEYS!!!!  I feel like such a poser! 

[cutter]

Well it's 10+ degrees warmer out this morning and didn't need a jacket but pulled on the windbreaker anyway. Running a little late and managed to ease on in under the radar, of course ya need to have the fast black ones to do that.... LOL    nuthin like this Houston obsticle course to play in....
need more coffee... Y'all be safe out there.

[Black Pearl's Captain]

So I'm finally back on the ride to work thread. Home from Vegas and the rain has let up so I rode the Black Pearl in today.

Hey all, how's it going?

Raymond

[Big IV]

Charlotte,NC set records with over three inches of rain yesterday/last night and parts of town flooded. It is all over the news this morning. 
Here in NC (North West of Charlotte slightly) my rain gauges' bobber barely moved most of the day. We received an inch late last night.  It is going to rain again, but not until this afternoon, so I'm ready to go. My boots and jacket are dry so I'm ready to go. Commute to work, work to commute. I'm about ready to leave and enjoy the mild morning. 
One of my last days of work.
Here it comes!

later that day in a windowless office...A co-worked just came in and asked if it was raining. He figured I'd know since I ride a bike. Honestly, I would know, usually. Today I've been stuck inside of this windowless block wall cell that they call the office for most of the morning. 90 of us sharing a small room with 1 fax, 3 computers (2 on the internet) and 3 desks. Luckily we're not here at the same time usually. One of my grand co-workers has laid claim to 1-3 of the space in here (storage, desktop, etc). Her superivisor won't say anything to her, so we all have to live with it.  That is honestly one of the reasons I play on the internet as much as I do because I know she wants to use the computer at some point, and will have to wait.
But I digress...vent...and digress again about digression.
Perhaps it is raining.
Oh well.
Into every life a little rain must fall.
I'm going to finish up here and go play in the rain on my way to the afternoon part of the job. Four commute days increase the chances of getting wet I suppose.
Oh well.

[cutter]

Great riding weather here in the AM. Be a shame not to ride.........

[Bob E.]

I rode in to work today because it wasn't raining...but it really looks "moist" for this afternoon when I go home.

4:15pm EST:   Yup!  It's Raining...I leave in 45 minutes. 

[Black Pearl's Captain]

OK I'm here today. I got sprinkled on all the way in but not hard rain. It's supposed to be beautiful this afternoon so the rain won't even be remembered by tonight.

Raymond

[Duct Tape]

Although it's my first time posting here, I ride mine to work "most" every day.  It's not always the Valk, sometimes I ride my HD, but mostly I do ride to work.  Riding to work usually means only about a 6 mile 15 minute ride in low to moderate traffic.  However, today work took me for a nice 98 mile 75-80 mph cruise from Sugar Land (TX) to Port Lavaca, and then another 98 miles back home.   It was a tad windy.  The sun was out.  The temperature was perfect.  The Valk was hummin'.  Made for a great start and end for the day.  The work in between went reasonably well also.

Come to think of  it, my work yesterday took me into Houston.  Very happy that I had the patience to figure out how to get on the HOV lanes coming home because 59 South was a slow creep all the way.

I think tomorrow takes me into to Houston also...looking forward to more ride time.   

[houstone]

It was a GREAT day to ride, to work, or wherever!  Last night I got a bonus putt to the north side (Willowbrook), and installed a new headlight on the way home!  Did not get to meet Momma for lunch today, so that's another 20 miles missed out on...
Tomorrow's an early one, should be dandy!
I love my Valk!  ;-)

[Big IV]

As we were going out the door my wife questioned my leaving a half hour earlier than I needed. She was running late. I was ready, so I left. I left half an hour early, and arrived half an hour late. I spent about an hour riding around and taking pics of the bike.

The rain is clearing out, so I took the oppurtunity to have some fun.

Saw the Lincoln Turbine Plant today

I used to fish these little stocked lakes for catfish, now it has been turned into a housing development. The ponds (now one small lake) is still pretty.

Found some scenic spots around the county out of the way.

And still made it to work, eventually.
Touring to work, now that's the ticket.

[Black Pearl's Captain]

Great for for a ride today. In the 60's this morning and to be 85 this afternoon. I might just have to take the long way around going home.

Raymond

[cutter]

Ahhh it's friday for me and that made it an even better ride in today. Heading to the Asto's game against the Cubs tonight after work. Should make for a nice ride home. Great way to start the weekend and to make it even better, will be watching the game from the company's suite 
Mmmmm free..... everything! Sometimes being part of the corprate world has it's highlights. 

[hubcapsc]

We've had day after day of glorious rain, and I never tire of driving the Mini to work listening to
JJ Cale on the iPod...

It is supposed to rain this afternoon, but it was really nice this morning, so I rode in today
on my "museum piece"...

-Mike

[Big IV]

Looks like a Friday to me! Sun is coming up strong. The fog is burning off. I don't have to be in until later this mid morning. So, I'm finally about to leave and grab some breakfast on the way in.
after the ride in...Apparently the sun is only shining at my house. My commute was in a cloud of fog. I took it at a reasonable speed and just imagined the scenery that I usually pass.  I also considered how to word my next letter to the editor of the local paper to remind the locals that NC has a law that if windshield wipers are on then so are headlights!

[Black Dog]

Chalk up another beautiful day, here in Wisconsin 

60 degrees, when I left for work, and could touch 80, by the end of the day!

Tomorrow is gonna be rainy, so I'm gonna take the long way home tonight 

Have a great weekend everyone, and don't forget, Sunday is Mothers Day.

Black Dog

[Hoser]

Rode to work this whole week, got caught in the rain  on tne way home 3 of the 5 days. The only day it bothered me was the 2nd shift day when I ride home in the dark.  20 miles of country road and dark and a driving rain makes it hard to see!  Hoser

[sheets]

. . . finally!  49 miles each way.  The rains have finally ended.  The road has been washed clean of sand, salt, and cinders.
Felt good to blow the clinkers out of my lungs, and her lungs.  Clear but cool.  Way cool!!!  Yabba dabba dooooo!  sheets   

[Big IV]

Now I'm eating banana pudding and chasing it with caffeine free coke to keep it healthy. 
Today is my next to last day at work. It is an odd day. I do not have to go into work until later this afternoon, but I'll probably go in earlier because that is just how I am.
This morning is 57 degrees with the crispness of after an all night rain. Should be a nice long ride in. I have a few things to do before I go into work. Should be fun. I'll let you know.
later that day...fun,wet ride. Not a bad morning. I just didn't get in a hurry.

[Cattman]

Spit lite rain all the way in to work and now sun is shining . Soundsl like I might get sick  this afternoon. Great riding weather. 

[cutter]

mid 70's here this morning with small chance of rain in the AM. Would be a sin not to ride. 

[Black Pearl's Captain]

Oh yea baby, the only way to start a working Monday, ride to work. Back to early spring here this morning with 47 degrees.

I just wish it was a non working Monday because then the ride would still be going.

Have a good one all.

Raymond

[houstone]

Can I post if I DIDN'T get to ride to work today, but REALLY wanted to?   
Valk had a flat rear, picked up a piece of sharp something, and no air left.  Got it off and ready for trip to shop for repair, hoping to ride to work tomorrow afternoon!  Either way, next trip will be with the cherry bombs out, just the stacks and baffles, to see what it sounds like!  Prolly max of about 15 miles, but long enough to get some video...
Plug your ears!

[Old Geezer Richard]

I ride the old Fat Lady everyday when it ain't raining like today and all last week here in San Antonio its been in the high 90's  ..... last friday  it was 100 with a heat index of 108 , if it rains then I cheat and drive  my ugly duckling my 72 Commando Jeep with a bikini top ( convertible ) boy I can sure use some ac when I'm riding to work with the humidity around 60 % to 75 % .... its tooooo hot to argue or fight ... IT'S GONNA BE A LONG HOT SUMMER HERE IN TX.

[Blackduck KS]

I rode today it was very nice no wind good temp and no trafffic.

[Black Pearl's Captain]

I had a pleasant morning ride with nobody turning in front of me yet today. The forecast is for rain this afternoon so maybe the Oklahoma red mud I picked up over the weekend will get washed off today. The wash and ride program?

Have a good one everybody.

Raymond

[cutter]

remember, for every day you miss...... you'll never make up! 

[ValkyrieRider]

Today is the 4th day in a roll I've rode in.
Saturday 45 partly cloudy.
Sunday 40 light rain.
Monday 44 light rain.
Today was 50 and beautiful.
During the weekend I had people at work look at me like I was crazy for riding in.
Any day riding is better than time spent in a cage.

[Willow]

I rode today.  I rode yesterday.  I may ride tomorrow.

It's good to have a job.  It's even better to live a ways away from the job.

[Big IV]

thought today was my day off. had to turn a project in. When I got there I realized I had to meet with a boss, so I zipped up my leather jacket over the wore out yard shirt I was wearing and went into talk to her.

[Old Geezer Richard]

I rode my Fat Lady again to school ( work )  as usual and purring great with new vacum hoses , but damn what happened to those cool fronts ? with that hot Texas sun I begining to look a little off-white , but no tan lines thank god ..... trying to keep cool !!!!! I wish some of that cool air from up north would come this way  its too hot to argue ..... Thanks WHEW ! Old Geezer Richard

[GreenLantern57]

So one day last week I rode to work. Leather Jacket, helmet, winter gloves. 45 and no wind.  As I put the helmet on top of my desk, the guy sitting across from me looks up and says..........

Wait for it.............


"Ride your bike this morning?" 

"No, I like to wear this on days I walk to work!"

PS. Rode yesterday. Today,I rode back from lunch, after work picked up the wife at the windshield place to get the car windshield replaced, then back home, then to the mall for some fruit drinks, then another stop before heading home. Nice to have a wife that enjoys riding.  Riding tomorrow.

[Big IV]

My last day of work for the spring. I'll be going in and giving my last exam this morning. I'll have it graded and the grades filed with the dean before I leave. I also have to clean out my file cabinet. After that I'm going to try to go to the DMV and renew my license which will expire while I'm in PA this summer. Sounds like a full day running around on the Valk.

Commute to ride, ride to commute!

Where I worked

[nortman]

144 mile round trip.  I work midnights, so I have lots of moving road hazards (deer) to watch out for.  I live in Harrison MI and work in Essexville.  Will have 3000 miles on the Lady for the year, by the end of the week.

[Big Rig]

It is a double edged sword, riding to work on the valk...bc that is the only reason I come in somedays...and then i have to fight to actually get into work...i just want to ride all day long...

[cutter]

Ahhhhh ...... no jacket required this morning.... is it time to head towards the house yet? 

[Black Pearl's Captain]

144 mile round trip.  I work midnights, so I have lots of moving road hazards (deer) to watch out for.  I live in Harrison MI and work in Essexville.  Will have 3000 miles on the Lady for the year, by the end of the week.

Lucky guy, I should move further from work.

Raymond

And I rode today.

[Willow]

I rode.

Greetings to you folks in South Texas.   

[Black Pearl's Captain]

GOOD MORNING FORM SUNNY DOWTOWN WICHITA KANSAS. I'M HERE!

RAYMOND (YES I KNOW IT'S ALL CAPS AND I'M YELLING)

[Cattman]

I wanted to ride today, but couldn't find the pontoons I used in last years flood. 3" overnite on top of the 2" from yesterday makes for lakes instead of roads.