Cycled in on a cool but bright morning, despite being somewhat below par physically due to an unwelcome bout of sciatica. Funnily enough, cycling is a good deal easier than public transport as body weight is supported.
THe forecast is good for the next few days, but will have to listen to what my GP has to say about the situation..
Monday, 18 May 2009
Friday, 15 May 2009
Friday 15/05
It has been a bit of a bleak week all round in commuting terms. showers and storms have ruled out the road bike as a realistic possibility and the overground train services out of St. Lazare have been running as usual, i.e. badly.
For some variation, I have been experimenting with a novel route which, after just 2 days, I have now perfected.
I can get a lift to Porte de Champeret (I would never drive in that kind of traffic myself other than in an emergency). From there, it is now possible to cross Levallois by Vélib, which I did this morning. ONce at the Levallois side of the bridge it is only around a 20 minute walk to the office.
For some variation, I have been experimenting with a novel route which, after just 2 days, I have now perfected.
I can get a lift to Porte de Champeret (I would never drive in that kind of traffic myself other than in an emergency). From there, it is now possible to cross Levallois by Vélib, which I did this morning. ONce at the Levallois side of the bridge it is only around a 20 minute walk to the office.
Monday, 11 May 2009
Monday 11/05
Was contemplating cycling in this morning...until I looked out of a window.
LIght rain, with showers promised in the forecast over the next few days.
I may try cycling anyway tomorrow (with waterproofs) as I do not intend to commute in for a full week on the public transport network.
LIght rain, with showers promised in the forecast over the next few days.
I may try cycling anyway tomorrow (with waterproofs) as I do not intend to commute in for a full week on the public transport network.
Wednesday, 6 May 2009
Wednesday 06/05
Back on public transport (which was plagued by shortened trains, delays and cancelled trains) this morning following 2 days on the bike.
Yesterday was an interesting one..there was some kind of gas leak which prevented any vehicles or even pedestrians from moving eastwards towards la Villete/Pantin.
Took a good 20 minutes to negotiate an alternative route
Yesterday was an interesting one..there was some kind of gas leak which prevented any vehicles or even pedestrians from moving eastwards towards la Villete/Pantin.
Took a good 20 minutes to negotiate an alternative route
Tuesday, 28 April 2009
Tuesday 28/04
april showers this week so doesn't look like there will be many cycling opportunities. Journey greatly improved this morning by bumping into a colleague and fellow sports enthusiast (very serious mid-long distance runner) at St Lazare.
Monday, 20 April 2009
Monday 20/04
light mornings and spring weather make for very pleasant cycling conditions.
also the bike felt particularly good this morning as I went for a little spin round Paris by Velib yesterday. They really are tanks, those things!
also the bike felt particularly good this morning as I went for a little spin round Paris by Velib yesterday. They really are tanks, those things!
Friday, 17 April 2009
Friday 17/04
2 days out of 4 on the bike this week, which is not too bad.
Near disaster yesterday when the automatic door of the car park at work refused to open and had to be prised open manually. But aside from that, no difficulties to report.
Near disaster yesterday when the automatic door of the car park at work refused to open and had to be prised open manually. But aside from that, no difficulties to report.
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