I just logged my final miles on May Is Bike Month and amazingly ended up beating my last year's total of 600 (although not by much). I had pledged 500 for both boys but ended up resetting them to 250 each-- Big Brother still didn't quite make it and Little Brother barely squeaked in. I was doing a lot less riding with both of them, probably because the little one is older and because I now have a few jobs that require me to ditch them every so often. However, I didn't miss a day of riding and I never pushed myself more than I felt like going. Every mile was purposeful transportation and I loved it! This afternoon, when I was feeling particularly crabby, I rode over to my folks' house to pick up Little Brother's Strider. We left it over there a week or more ago and he's been asking for it every day! He runs to the shed and looks around asking "Bike? Mine bike?"
After picking up the bike, I decided to take the long way home along the American River Parkway. As I was leaving, I could hear car tires screeching in the distance and engines revving like crazy. It was definitely the best decision for my sanity. Along the American River, I had a leisurely trip. I was riding the BionX Breezer but was on pretty low assist because I was almost out of battery. It was enough to negate the headwind and still feel like I was having fun. I ran into a friend at the beginning of the trail, my mom a bit farther down, and my dad a short while after.
I stopped at Trader Joe's before heading home to pick up a couple of staples. Since the city still hasn't approved their bike rack renovations, I've started pulling my bike straight into the shop and locking it up in front of customer service. I wish I had gotten a photo of my panniers with the Strider sticking out the back and the toilet paper rolls bungeed to the rack.
In the end, I had a lovely day. I led a bike ride with 10 5th graders around their school, got a bit of work done, played with the kiddos, and had a full bike ride. Can't wait for June--Drive Your Car Month! Let's see how many bike trips I can replace by car! How many miles will you pledge?
After picking up the bike, I decided to take the long way home along the American River Parkway. As I was leaving, I could hear car tires screeching in the distance and engines revving like crazy. It was definitely the best decision for my sanity. Along the American River, I had a leisurely trip. I was riding the BionX Breezer but was on pretty low assist because I was almost out of battery. It was enough to negate the headwind and still feel like I was having fun. I ran into a friend at the beginning of the trail, my mom a bit farther down, and my dad a short while after.
I stopped at Trader Joe's before heading home to pick up a couple of staples. Since the city still hasn't approved their bike rack renovations, I've started pulling my bike straight into the shop and locking it up in front of customer service. I wish I had gotten a photo of my panniers with the Strider sticking out the back and the toilet paper rolls bungeed to the rack.
In the end, I had a lovely day. I led a bike ride with 10 5th graders around their school, got a bit of work done, played with the kiddos, and had a full bike ride. Can't wait for June--Drive Your Car Month! Let's see how many bike trips I can replace by car! How many miles will you pledge?
By the way, the ElMundo BionX is here! Practical Cycle is hosting the launch party on June 9th from 12pm-6pm. We'll have free test rides, a free raffle, and yummy snacks! Stop by and say hi and see how this bike just might change your life!
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