New bike: Tunturi H81
My old bike was really getting old, and would have required a major overhaul to be useful. Fortunately for me, our company has a bike leasing program which is quite cheap. I decided to get me a Tunturi H81 trekking hybrid. I suppose most manufacturers would call it a “commuter bike”.
I picked up the bike yesterday, a little less than 10 km from home, and the ride home took 40 minutes. Bikes have changed since the 80’s; they are lighter and easier to ride. I suppose that benefit will be gone once I pick up the child seat for the bike and put our 3-year-old on it.
Going to work by bus takes me 30 to 40 minutes, riding a bike may take 45 minutes plus the time to shower and change. Unless my hey fever prevents it, I expect to go to work by bike at least a few times this summer.