Showing posts with label bikes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label bikes. Show all posts

07 September 2008

The Golden Goddess

I would have told you sooner about my gorgeous new bike, but I went home to Florida to see my very missed parents, friends and most importantly, my 8 month old nephew with the sweetest face, best personality and chunky legs with so many rolls, they could compete with a bakery delivery truck. (The last part of that run on sentence should have been read in a squealing voice. I can't help it, and don't ask me to!)

I had given up on affording a new bike or finding a used bike that was not stolen by a person who might cut off my head and use it as a hat. When all hope was lost, my friend Tim (bike pusher and enthusiast) started looking on eBay and Craigslist for me. He not only found good options for me, but went with me to check it out.

So here she is, my sweet bright yellow, not stolen bike. She's totally sporty and kind of flashy, but with a few minor scars here and there...just like her owner. She needs a catchy name though, I'm mulling some over in my head. What do you think?

My new bike!

I was hesitant to get a road bike as I wanted to be able to mount a rack and use my
grocery pannier. Thankfully, I found a way to mount it, and my heels don't even clip it while riding.

Grocery Pannier

That was extremely lucky. Otherwise, how would I have been able to carry all of this booty from the farmer's market this morning? I'm serious people, that bag is amazing. It is truly liberating to carry things on your bike rather than on your back.

Farmers Market (Booty)

And the tomatoes?! How is it even possible that I just started liking tomatoes a few years ago. What was wrong with me?

Heirloom Tomatoes

I know, I know. I am totally a blogger now. My non-bloggy friends make fun of me for taking pictures of random things. But just look at these tomatoes!

Halvsies

Why wasn't my lazy butt going to the farmer's market the rest of the summer? (Insert disapproving sound and shake of the head).

04 August 2008

Grocery Pannier for my Bicicleta

Love is riding downhill on my bike on the way to work in the morning. To looking forward to my daily commute, and appreciating my favorite security guards who found a parking spot for my bike in the executive garage. It truly is who you know! And I choose to know the really nice people (wink).

Oh, and love is also this new grocery pannier I purchased to carry my things in. It's perfect, has a shoulder strap, and can fit a baguette if I'm so inclined.

9. Grocery Pannier for Bike

I've been quiet, busy, and exhausted lately, but should be in more regularly soon. Let's hope the end of summer doesn't fly by too quickly.