Where is Darran?

i’m somewhere around here

3000 Miles – Surry Hills, NSW, Australia

Filed under: Status — Darran at 11:35 pm on Friday, April 17, 2009

It’s been 7 months since I got back on the bike. Before leaving, I sold both of my race bikes and ran over my last remaining bike, a mountain bike, on accident. On September 15, 2008, I got back on the bike and since then have travelled 3000 miles.

So what?

I guess it is not that big of a deal. But here are some of the things I have recognized as being different in my life after choosing a bicycle as my main form of transportation.

  • I feel stronger and more physically fit.
  • I travel for pretty much free.
  • Traffic and parking rarely seem to be an issue.
  • I produce less toxic output from travelling(depends on fuel intake).
  • When I get to where I am going, I am awake, alert, and energized.

Lastly, today is my birthday. Somehow I made it to 26 years old. Never saw this one coming, but im still kicking. Thank you everyone for the birthday wishes. Truly appreciate it.

7 Comments »

Comment by Aaron Helton

April 18, 2009 @ 4:38 pm

Well, happy birthday!

I started biking last week, though I am just doing a max of 6 miles in a day (2 to the park and ride, then one more from the bus stop to the office; reverse that at the end of the day), and I am starting to understand the appeal. With any luck, I can ditch cars almost entirely.

Comment by Kang

April 18, 2009 @ 7:42 pm

Happy Birthday! I hear crazy Dru will be visiting you soon.

Comment by Scriber's Web

April 19, 2009 @ 10:06 am

Happy Birthday Darran! Wow! To be 26 year young again!

Have a fabulous day. I would suggest doing something fun but seems like you are having a ton of fun:)

Comment by Darran

April 19, 2009 @ 10:15 pm

thanks man – let me know if you ever need anything cycling wise – i’d love to assist in the conversion

Comment by Darran

April 19, 2009 @ 10:16 pm

yea man – crazy dru and his girl are coming in a week or two – you’re welcome anytime!

Comment by Darran

April 19, 2009 @ 10:20 pm

Thank you!

Comment by Carol

April 20, 2009 @ 12:25 pm

Happy Belated Birthday, Darran! I hope you are doing well and enjoyed a great birthday.

It’s great to bike. Since I grew up in NY, I actually used to walk a lot, and I kind of miss that, but it’s too hot in Texas to do much of either one. Still much better exercise though.

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