Yes, it's cold. But there are a few precious hours in the afternoon that are filled with sunshine!
I had initially planned to take the winter bike out today, but after a failed attempt at pumping up the tires (this seems to be something I am perennially bad at), I was running late and faced the choice of driving or riding a non-winter bike.
I took the Pashley.
We ran some errands in Old Strathcona, and I went to my acupuncture appointment (seriously, my guy does wonders).
Afterward, I biked a few blocks over to Leanne's and picked her up for our bento lunch date (we walked).
Post lunch, I cycled over to the Cross Cancer institute to meet another fine lady friend for her late lunch break at work. I had already eaten, but I still make fine company.
Anybody who hangs out with me over the winter will get used to the sight of my gloves and stuff in an overturned helmet whenever we are indoors.
It breaks my heart a little when pretty Pashley gets all gummed up with snow like this.
C'est la vie! Bikes are for riding. So we should ride them, even if there is sticky snow on the ground.
Though, the Pashley does have lovely brakes for winter.
Afterward, I came home and walked the dog and shovelled our walk. Lots of exercise, no gym. It's the Miss Sarah way!
5 comments:
my helmet always has my gloves and keys in it when I go inside!
wow snow.
I love your comment about why you should ride the bike in snow, even if it's sticky...as a bike is meant to be ridden.
I recently purchased this beautiful retro Norco Bush Pilot bicycle, that is from the 1980's and is in pristine shape! It's meant to be a 'Winter' Beater, but I have had a hard time justifying using it in the snow despite having big knobby tires on it.
But you are right, it's a bike, got to use it! I just will make sure that it will get some nice tender loving care this Spring.
Love the flannel helmet liner!
Mama - The worst is when my stuff falls out, then I have to run around retracing my steps to get the items back!
Carolyn - I feel the same way about clothing. People won't wear their nice dresses or nice shoes because it's too fancy. Sod it! Clothes are for wearing, so people should use what they have.
Inspired - Good luck with your liner search, it's COZY.
California Bikes This cruiser also has a forward pedaling desigen, meaning the pedals are shifted four inches forward to allow for better leg extension and more open and comfortable seating postiion.
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