. . . Is that I again get to commute by bicycle. The distance is right at 11.5 miles one-way and mostly downhill into the office which means an easier ride in which leads less sweat, etc. I rode a couple for a couple of days each week until a week ago. That week I rode 3 of 5 days. It would have been 4 of 5, but I was so out of breath the last couple of miles on that last day I had to stop several times to recover before I go on.
Needless to say it was disturbing and it took almost 2 times as long on this leg than any leg before. After talking with a friend who has way more experience road riding in the area, I concluded that what was happening was a combination of car exhaust and general air quality. I had never experienced anything like it so it was quite scary.
So after a a week or so of time off the bike, which was ok since there have been nearby fires and super high temps, I am ready to saddle-up once again. This time I need to find a route that includes fewer cars, trucks and other smog producing toxins.
Wish me luck!
-bikeguy
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