Last week I got this bright idea that I could save money on gas and get some exercise by riding a bike to work. So, today I went and bought a Target special for $80.

Its just under 4.5 miles from my driveway to the FamilyLife building. The ride there is going to be a piece of cake. The first third of the ride is downhill and the rest of the way is flat backstreets. Its the ride home that has me worried. The 1/3 downhill is 1/3 uphill, and its a pretty steep uphill. I may take a longer route and ride around the outside of the steepest part of the hill.

The other challenge is geting stuff with me to work. I can fit my laptop in my backpack but I also need to fit shoes, clothes, and a towel. I think I can cram it all in. We’ll see how it goes.

Oh, and tomorrow is FamilyLife Wild River Country Day. 3:00pm to close plus Corkey’s BBQ. It will be a good day, not sure who’s more excited, me or the kids.