First Day as a (part-time) Bike Commuter

It isn't really--I've ridden or ran a lot when I used to work about a mile from my apartment, but now I live further away. My inexperience really showed today. While my outfit was right temperature-wise, I forgot about rain (in Seattle!). I should have checked the local radar on the Web before I left. I knew that there was a chance of showers, but I didn't think it would rain--and pretty heavily too--the whole time (it started 2 minutes into my ride). I got completely drenched. No fenders and no rain gear, except for a water-reistant (but not water-proof) quick-dry/wind-proof bike jersey. That actually helped a lot, but my jeans did not. And I only wore toe covers instead of full-sized booties for my bike shoes!

On top of that, I got a flat--fortunately on an uphill, and only a few blocks from the end of the route. I didn't feel like trying to fix it there, so I called my girlfriend and she picked me up after work.

Total: 7.15mi Bike Ride