The rain has finally stopped (It had been raining almost everyday since early June), so I decided to do something different and go to work by bicycle. Started early (7am) to avoid the traffic. Nice sunny, although a bit cool in the morning (13 degrees). The cycling was incredibly easy. There were bicycle along most of the way. One third of the trip went through special bicycle paths in parks (Hyde Park & Green Park). One I arrived in the city, I went through bicycle lanes. Some streets are reserved to buses (and cycles). There is very little car traffic. Arrived at work after 35 minutes, quicker than by train. At work, I can park the bicycle, have a shower, and then I'm ready. This is a nice way to start the day. Good excercise to
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