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OPINION
Commuter Diaries - get out and ride
Mon, Apr 27, 2009 20:28
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Today I saw the rain and made the snap decision to drive to work. What a mistake! I then spent 45 mins sat in traffic for an 8 mile journey; all for a job I hate!
I broke my own cardinal rule, “do not drive for journeys less than 10 miles unless needing to carry the proverbial kitchen sink”.
The M40 into London used to have a graffiti sign next to it saying:
“Why do I do this everyday?”
“Suit and tied, hypnotised, city wise” – REM
Get out and ride!
Flo K
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