Just finished first decade of biking to work!

[sassr]

I finished grad school in 2006 and started biking to work at the end of that year. Just realized it has now been a decade of human powered commuting!

What a boost to my mental, physical, and financial health!

I averaged about 3,000 miles per year, fell off only three times (no injuries), and was hit once on the bum by a rear-view mirror (in what was supposed to be a "protected" bike lane!).

Early on, I lived in a big city, and saved hundreds every month by living in a nice old apartment building that was too far to walk to the subway. Now I live in a more expensive neighborhood, but the bike commute is as important as ever, especially on those days where I work until late at night and it is my only physical activity for the day.

Cheers and happy new year to all the biking commuters!

[CloserToFree]

Wow sassr that's awesome!  Go you and huge congrats!!  I only started biking to work about a year ago but I can imagine that the benefits really add up as you keep up the habit over the years.  Thx for sharing this milestone!

[DirtDiva]

Impressive! I started bike commuting 1.5 years ago.  I love the stress management, the feeling of being a kid again every time I get on the bike, and the fact that I've slowly lost 35# in that time period!   This forum was the catalyst.

[soccerluvof4]

That's really awesome! After I fire'd and was having second thoughts I applied to only companies I could walk to...for one reason or another I didn't get/take a job but within an hour away there is all the work I could ever need. I find a lot of peace in walking an am an early riser.

[erutio]

Nice.  Truly bad ass.

[B L I S S]

Any tips you want to share that made bike commuting more enjoyable? From clothing to accessories, etc