Date: November 1, 2024
Time: 8:15 am
Temp: 50 F
Weather forecast: Light rain and wind in the early morning with cloudy weather and occasional light rain throughout the day.
Employee Name: Chris
Role: National Sales Manager - Vvolt
What did you wear to work today?
I wore the Elite 2.1 Jacket over an Apex Merino LS, and an insulated top; Refuge pants over jeans; Club Waterproof Shoe Covers over sneakers; Cross Point Waterproof Knit Gloves, Pro Wool; thick wool beanie under helmet
Why did you choose these items?
Shield from the rain and keep my core warm
What distance is your commute? How long does it take?
6.3 miles, 600' of elevation change. On Vvolt e-bike, about 20 minutes
What kind of streets and bike infrastructure are on your route?
I am lucky to have about 4 blocks total of residential streets, and the rest is through a cemetery, on a protected bike lane over a bridge, and a bike path along the Willamette River.
How comfortable were you on your commute this morning? Would you change anything?
Pretty ideal. I had to vent the jacket about 1/2 mile from the office.
What else did you bring with you? How did you carry it?
Pannier attached to bike rack with laptop and lunch
Tell us about your bike!
It's the Vvolt Centauri II with fenders and a rack. I love this bike. The auto shifting rear hub is smooth and allows me to just ride and not worry about shifting. The belt-drive is so smooth and relatively maintenance free.
