Bike Commuting...Kinda

So...I'll be honest and say that I drive a Land Rover. It's pretty amazing. Everything that I could want in a vehicle and it does more than any average human being needs a vehicle to do...BUT if you ever find yourself in the Sahara Dessert or in the traversing the back county in Colorado, you have the correct ride to do so.. Plus it's got a sweet name, Clifford.

If I'm even more honest, I'll admit it's not the most logical vehicle one should drive or spend their money on. It's extravagant and maybe not the wisest purchase I've ever made even though I love it, it's useful for us, and we don't have any interest in getting rid of it. We hope to drive the wheels off of it as most people try to say. If you have known me in the past, vehicles are a weakness.

Anyway.. even though the vehicle is a major contributor to global warming and my carbon footprint and even probably the cause for the gas prices due to the massive amounts of fuel "Clifford" needs, my wife Michelle and I are doing a little more everyday to reduce our effect on the environment. Recycling, renewable resources & daily goods, and the new option, commuting via bike...kinda. Making responsibly decisions to have a positive effect are hard and require constant questioning.

I recently took post close to downtown Ft Wayne on South Calhoun and have decided that in an effort to be more green and to be healthier, that driving to my work post and then commuting around town will be my first step towards these goals. I frequently have meetings or lunches downtown which is just a short ride. My hope is that I will gain the courage to ride the bus from my apartment with my bike to the office and then be totally dependent on the bike and bus. Baby steps.. Navigating the Citilink system seems crazy. The other major factor is the "sweat" factor. Come 80 degree temperatures, comes a new dilemma that follows large guys like me. I'm not too sure my meetings will appreciate a sweaty guy.

So, if you are interested in joining the bikes & buses challenge or want to keep me accountable, just let me know.

Here is to journeys via bikes & buses -