Lily Matson

My weekly cycle commute log looks different based on tons of factors:
• can I work remotely that day?
• when’s my first/last client of the day?
• do I work on the weekend?
• how does my right knee feel?
• does my husband need the car?
• how far is my ride?
• do I feel like cycling?!
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I used to be hard on myself if I drove even one day during the week. I thought I’d break the habit for good if I missed too many (or even one) days. I didn’t want to be seen as a “fair weather cyclist”. I wanted to save money and the environment. But this non-negotiable relationship with cycling wasn’t sustainable for me, so it changed. Most weeks I still bike more than I don’t, but giving myself permission to drive simply because I WANT to has made a big difference for me and my longevity on the bike!
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