Best part of my job!

This is our new commute. The boys have spent two days at daycare. We haven't really figured out a great way to do the drop offs without the evening pick up being in a car. If I do the morning trip, I end up with the Mundo at work and then the evening trip has been done by car (blech). I'm hoping we can dust off the trailer but my mom's not very comfortable riding with the boys. Maybe we need to be a two-cargo family.

It's been fantastic to have an activity outside the house. I'm learning more about bikes than I could have imagined. Practical Cycle specializes in electric bikes--the Pedego and BionX system. I hadn't had any prior experience with the assist options. Since that's what we sell and rent (among others), Tim thought I should take a spin. How awesome is it that I get to take a cruise along the American River Parkway (just a block away from the shop)? I was very impressed at the smooth ride and ease of riding the Pedego. My favorite part way zipping by the hardcore roadies while not breaking a sweat.

Electric bikes are the best gateway to minimizing your car trips. An electric bike takes away all the excuses you might have that keep you from riding--too far, too tired, too sweaty, etc. I'm certainly saving up to add an electric-assist bike to our fleet. The new Boda Bodas from Yuba are coming out in a few weeks and I have my eye on their BionX set up. I think it would be te perfect mix between cargo bike and ease of transportation. I would still be able to put on the Yepp Mini in front and Big Brother goes on the back.

Little Loop ride this Friday goes to Doughbots! Leave from Grant Park (22nd and C) at 9:30am or meet up at DB at 10am. On Saturday, we're heading to the Davis Farmer's Market--leaving from Practical Cycle (114 J st.) at 9am. Join us!