Today I successfully commuted to work via bike for the first time! (That’s not me in the photo, by the way, I look much dorkier.) I had tested the route with hubby on a weekend a while back, but this was the first time seeing how much traffic there would be - and getting in the middle of it! It took just 25 minutes to go a little over 4 miles. That included waiting at several stop lights and stop signs. No one honked or yelled or anything! Only downside is that I missed my pedal during one take off, which resulted in a good shin scrape that’s going to leave a pretty sweet bruise. Par for the course, though. Special thanks to Richard Wharton, the Online Bike Coach for meeting me last fall and DRIVING me through a safe route, and for all his great equipment and riding tips. Also special thanks to PM Summer of Cycle*Dallas, who encouraged me with route suggestions and helped convince me that vehicular cycling in Dallas is not only possible — but the safest way to ride. You guys rock! (photo: bicyclesonly)

Today I successfully commuted to work via bike for the first time! (That’s not me in the photo, by the way, I look much dorkier.) I had tested the route with hubby on a weekend a while back, but this was the first time seeing how much traffic there would be - and getting in the middle of it! It took just 25 minutes to go a little over 4 miles. That included waiting at several stop lights and stop signs. No one honked or yelled or anything! Only downside is that I missed my pedal during one take off, which resulted in a good shin scrape that’s going to leave a pretty sweet bruise. Par for the course, though.

Special thanks to Richard Wharton, the Online Bike Coach for meeting me last fall and DRIVING me through a safe route, and for all his great equipment and riding tips. Also special thanks to PM Summer of Cycle*Dallas, who encouraged me with route suggestions and helped convince me that vehicular cycling in Dallas is not only possible — but the safest way to ride. You guys rock! (photo: bicyclesonly)

Today I successfully commuted to work via bike for the first time! (That’s not me in the photo, by the way, I look much dorkier.) I had tested the route with hubby on a weekend a while back, but this was the first time seeing how much traffic there would be - and getting in the middle of it! It took just 25 minutes to go a little over 4 miles. That included waiting at several stop lights and stop signs. No one honked or yelled or anything! Only downside is that I missed my pedal during one take off, which resulted in a good shin scrape that’s going to leave a pretty sweet bruise. Par for the course, though. Special thanks to Richard Wharton, the Online Bike Coach for meeting me last fall and DRIVING me through a safe route, and for all his great equipment and riding tips. Also special thanks to PM Summer of Cycle*Dallas, who encouraged me with route suggestions and helped convince me that vehicular cycling in Dallas is not only possible — but the safest way to ride. You guys rock! (photo: bicyclesonly)

Today I successfully commuted to work via bike for the first time! (That’s not me in the photo, by the way, I look much dorkier.) I had tested the route with hubby on a weekend a while back, but this was the first time seeing how much traffic there would be - and getting in the middle of it! It took just 25 minutes to go a little over 4 miles. That included waiting at several stop lights and stop signs. No one honked or yelled or anything! Only downside is that I missed my pedal during one take off, which resulted in a good shin scrape that’s going to leave a pretty sweet bruise. Par for the course, though.

Special thanks to Richard Wharton, the Online Bike Coach for meeting me last fall and DRIVING me through a safe route, and for all his great equipment and riding tips. Also special thanks to PM Summer of Cycle*Dallas, who encouraged me with route suggestions and helped convince me that vehicular cycling in Dallas is not only possible — but the safest way to ride. You guys rock! (photo: bicyclesonly)

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I'm Heather. I live in Dallas. I love mid-century modern design and 100 year old houses. Right now, I'm into owls, and gray/yellow color combinations. Over the past 8 years, my career path has been primarily in advertising, but graphic design is my first love. Printmaking might run a close second. On this site I post things that inspire me visually, as well as designs I've done in my free time. I can be reached at aprila711 AT yahoo.com.