October 1, 2016
Hello, and welcome to October. It started a few hours ago. It feels nice, eh? I have decided that I shall purchase a new rear taillight. My decision was made easier by the fact that
I had some sweet commuter checks to spend.
I went to the only local bike shop that accepts the commuter
checks. They had this light that I like
quite a bit so far (oops, didn't read this review first, looks like it may not flare so well in wet, wintery conditions, but maybe my fenders will protect them...). I also have to
finish complaining about my Serfas triangle light – although it's a great light for its short battery life, my new, expensive batteries
didn’t last any longer than the first, pre-purchase-installed batteries. I have heard that I should buy my next batteries in bulk,
on-line. I may do so, but I will be
looking for a better, rechargeable helmet taillight soon, commuter checks in hand!
Many bicyclers seem to be out and about, enjoying the nice,
non-sweaty bicycling temperatures. The
camaraderie is intoxicating. Speaking of
intoxicating camaraderie, the B is for Bikes musical/performance event is
coming up next weekend. Although I was
considering my usual participation, I did not beat the bell to class, as is my won't (i.e., they got all the 111 participants they needed before I submitted my resume avec accentes, SCREEEECHHHH!!).
October 11, 2016
Like birds migrating, so, too, are the days of our lives. B is for Bikes is over, and they are
allegedly putting together a grand video representation of this event. Hear ye, hear ye! The bold Nebraska has triumphed in this year’s National Bike Challenge. Congratulations! If you are like me, you are likely wanking
with joy just recalling the gradually fading pleasure of our collective
accomplishment. Suck it Wisconsin! Also, Lincoln has made it on to the storied Bicycling magazine's list of the 50 greatest bicycling cities in the US of A. #44, high-caliber bicycling, folks!
Well, it is now one of my favorite times of year to bicycle
because I don’t really have to sweat much.
I intend to get some quality mountainous bicycle-style riding in
soon. I feel this will allow me to keep
what is left of my “edge”/wedge. This is
an important, if perhaps illusory, mental construct for me. It is easy to be lulled into a sense of
routine and complacency whilst pleasantly gallivanting back and forth to one’s
place of work at the adhesive ratings institute; however, constant vigilance is
our great goal and responsibility if we are to bicycle safely and happily hither and yon.
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To this
end, I like to get out and test my reflexes by nervously jerking the handybar
this-a-way and that-a-way and hitting/crashing off some sweet jumps. Hopefully I’ll be able to make it out to
Omaha’s crown jewel of mountain/dirt-bicycling (fanfare exclaiming) –
Tranquility Park!
So here’s to tranquilly dreaming! Let’s hit the dirt! Paydirt, that is! Suck it Wisconsin!
