November Recap

I wrapped up November on Hybridzilla, got off at Nieman and did the death slog over the viaduct which I so brazenly conquered this morning. This afternoon? Slow-o-rama.
Remember what I wanted November to be like?

• Clear 4,000 miles for the year (300 miles in November)
  
• Get acclimated to the cold
• Know when to make compromises using public transportation if I feel like I'm going to get sick.

The last one's pretty ambiguous. I certainly used the bus more than I needed to, but this time of year, it's just the smart thing to do. With sub-freezing temperatures in the morning, and blinding sun in the evening, both directions are more trouble than they're worth for a full round trip by bike

What actually happened in November?

• I had another 400+ mile month
• I commuted by car 0 days
  
• I commuted by bike 21 days for a total of 268 miles
• Only 3 of those days were without bus assistance in one or both directions
  
• I ran 93 miles worth of errands by bike
• I went on 6 recreational rides totaling less than 50 miles
• I cleared 4,000 miles for the year
• I had tons of fun, and got really cold a few times while getting acclimated
• I got my first-ever blog comment troll, just a few days away from a year of blogging almost daily. Insults are the best flattery.
  

December is going to be November on steroids. In weeks, it'll be dark and sub-freezing for both my morning and evening commutes. My bike, my clothing, my resolve, and my lighting will all be put to the test.

My goals for December:

• Not use the car for my normal work commute at all. Regardless of the errands I need to run before or after work. Regardless of the weather. No car for getting to or from work. This may mean a few trip on the Dreaded bus (the one that basically picks me up at my doorstep)
  
• Go on at least 3 mountain bike trail rides. Maybe try another park I haven't visited before. Kill Creek and Blue River parks are both pretty close.