car-free saturday

Today is the first day of bike to work week and I need to sign up. You get credit for any miles that you biked (or walked or bussed) instead of driving.

So today I biked to a picnic for the KC LGCC at Swope Park and then we rode to have some beers on the porch and then I rode home and found my bike bag, which fits a sixer just fine.

So about 25 miles in all, spread over a few hours. That's OK I needed a rest day and some saddle time.

Sidebar: Teriyaki Bowls

There are a few things that KC really lacks, IMHO. One of them is a chain like Tokyo Joe's or Kokoro (both found in Denver). But we do have ONE place like that, that I know of anyway. Maui Express ( http://mauiexpresskc.com/ ) not so conveniently located at 8750 Santa Fe in Overland Park. It is somewhat close to work for me.

I love this place. I get a regular chicken teriyaki bowl, substitute brown rice for white rice and all white meat chicken. It's a huge bowl of chicken, rice and veggies. Good stuff. There is a large bowl, but even I couldn't eat that much (probably).

Anyway, it's been open about a year. Hopefully doing well. I am going to try and go there more, as it is a really good lunch choice.

yesterday

Ran about 30 minutes on TT. Warm day.

I might have found my route for BTWW. I may take the bike out there later or tomorrow or early next week to see if these bikepaths shown on the map go through, allowing me to miss most of Lackman Road. Which isn't that busy, but narrower than I thought. Then it looks like 67th to Antioch and then have to ride on Antioch for a few blocks to 71st. Then that's it. Once I have the real route, I'll post at bikely.com. Oh and it will be about 15 miles, not bad. It's over 20 by car on my usual driving route.

I will give JoCo credit for this: they have a decent number of bike trails. Hopefully KCMO will really get its act together in the next few years.

Sidebar: Bike to Work Week

Eric has inspired me to at least think about riding to work one day next week, since it is Bike to Work Week ( http://kcbike.info/bike2work/2007/ ). Now this is no small feat, as it is probably a good 15 miles one-way to the distant reaches of Lenexa, maybe more. The trick will be finding streets that don't have too much traffic, yet actually go somewhere.

This weekend I may have to scout out some routes. We have showers at work and even a crappy bike rack outside. I'm not sure how I'll handle clothes and all that. Thank god I don't mess with makeup.

So depending on the weather forecast and my motivation .... we'll see. Hmmm, how will I get lunch since I probably won't want to bring it and there is NOTHING that close except the vending machines.

Swimming sucking less

Swam for 40 minutes or so. It is getting much, much better. Next time I should count laps. Plus I have the e-book with drills to work on.

Let's hope it will work on the tricep and back flab ...

I might have to get a swim cap, though. I fear it is going to destroy my pricey semi-permanent color in my hair.

Sidebar: I hate Vista and Nortel

God, it took me nearly an HOUR to get the Contivity VPN client installed on my Vista laptop.

I hate Vista.

I have forgotten why I want the Contivity client on this laptop anyway....

Old

Spinning this morning.

I think that will be it.
In addition to the fact that I have stuff to do after work ... I'm a little sore.