2 miles or less

So today I thought I would try my hand in riding my bike for errands under 2 miles. Let me first be clear in that I don't have any interest in being a "trendy commuter" or a mail courier or anything like that. I was just riding partly because I like to, partly because my car is out of gas, but mostly because it makes sense. I first rode down to the coffee shop and had a cup of coffee and read a bit, then I went down to the bike shop to return the bike light that I borrowed for the race, then I headed down to Cornelius to the fly shop to learn about some good fishing place, then I went to Jersey Mikes for lunch and then came home. It was the hottest day that we have had in a while and I stayed pretty cool, so my previous thoughts that I would be sweaty when I got places was a myth. Hint: the more you ride, the better shape you achieve, the less you sweat. It makes sense huh? While riding I noticed something surprising. It actually took me about the same time to get from Cornelius back to Davidson. I would pass a car, then they would pass me. Then they would stop at a light or because of traffic and I would scoot along. I am not even the least bit tired tonight and I probably rode ten miles total today on the single speed. Riding a bike around is actually very practical and if you like biking, it is pretty damn fun.