Looking back - Swap to ride

March 5, 2016

Greetings.  What are you up to these days?  Oh.  That sounds great.  I’m sick and my internet doesn’t work, which are unfortunate.  On the other hand Baby Snot Jr. is asleep and I’ve got a nice cup of hot tea, which are fortunate.  Nearly a fortnight ago Yesterday Tomorrow is was the big Bike Swap down at the College of Saint Mary.  I will was not be there to infect anyone with my bronchitis-like illness and attempts to sell my Take-a-look bicycle mirror that has only been dropped on concrete once.  $10 it’s yours!  And I’ll stop coughing on you!  Heh, heh, cough, cough, hawwwkkk!

Here are 2 different car hoods in very different conditions.  

Car hoods can be very expressive.  Car hoods can even be used to ride on, but, unlike bicycle+bicyclers, typically require a separate source of energy to move.  But what will we bicyclers do to express our hopes, dreams, fears, and favorite movies/bands?  Well, perhaps you remember those big patches you could get sewn onto the back of your jean jackets?  

Maybe on the back of your panniers?  How about adding some reflective outlines?  Hmm.  Maybe...  Here is another fun thing to do with a car hood.

Today A while back was also the Democratic caucuses here in Nebraska.  They are actually now over.  But if you live in a part of US that hasn’t undergone a primary/caucus yet, here are some photos to help you decide.  

http://www.thechainlink.org/forum/topics/photos-of-presidents-on-bikes?commentId=2211490%3AComment%3A734448&xg_source=activity

http://www.freakingnews.com/funny-pictures/riding-pictures.asp

No, I did not participate because I was not feeling well and I was looking after Baby Snot Jr.

What else is happening?  There are some bicycling opportunities available to those who enjoy a group bicycling experience.    

 

Saturday May 14 is the Wear Yellow Ride out at the Air and Space Museum.  

Sunday May 22 is the Kelly Smith Memorial Ride.

Saturday June 25 is Bike for Sight out at Miller's Landing.

As I was bicycling blithely along the other week, I was happy to see that the potholes that I had blamed for a recent de-saddling I incurred were now fixed.  

Thanks City of Omaha representatives!   Let’s have a nice cup of tea together!  Care for a bike mirror?  Reflective back patch?  Let’s ride!

March 1612, 2016

Well, I missed the bike swap.  Darn.  Well, I guess I probably don’t really need any more bike stuff.  I’ve got plenty in the garage.  I could use a new saddle, but I’m not sure if I’m going to go with my usual WTB Rocket V or if I want to try one of those Brooks saddle that people seem to be fond of.  Maybe a Cambium. 

Ever wondered if your company would contribute towards your bicycle commuting habit?  Are you done laughing?  It actually can happen!  Check this out!

Good traveling to you good people.  I will see you on the roads!  Ride on!