When reviewing my week last week I realized that I had used almost every single one of my go-to transpo solutions for getting from here to there in Toronto. Not such a big accomplishment if you own a car (which I don’t), or never leave home (which I do), and last week was very busy. Seemed like the perfect time to do a round up! (and why not share some promo codes too?)
Painted and ready for touch ups. — Originally uploaded by LexnGer The bike is now painted with Tremecoat hammered charcoal and in 90 minutes I’ll see just how good a taping and masking job mom and I did. Touch ups and then basket time!. Loving the lexification of my bike!
Bike – first round of customization done — Originally uploaded by LexnGer Picked up my new bike from the shop this morning. I took it into Cycle Solutions on Parliament which is good, close and employs our cousin Patrick, a great combination of features in a bike shop. I got a full tune up and new lock-on grips (which are is the best solution, and an island-hack, to getting a wider handlebar without replacing the stem). Patrick also adjusted the seat and handle bar height. Next up: peel off the stickers and paint!
Drowning my no-bike woes! — Originally uploaded by LexnGer In a Cuppugiro (upside down cappuccino) and couple of mini biscotti… whilewatching one cyclist after another bike happily by and tease me with theirability to roll.I wanna roll like that!
BikeBy Originally uploaded by LexnGer. I just got a note saying this photo was a Photo of the Day on BikingToronto.com.
WTF – Joby Broke! Originally uploaded by LexnGer. [I'd feel less bad about it all if I hadn't joked about Joby being a kid-equivalent. Geeze!] So while attaching Joby to my bike, he broke. Seriously! A leg snapped right off while I was bending it around my bike handle… you know like they show on Joby.com and the packaging where it’s wrapped around a rope or railing. When inspected more closely a socket had split, so I could pop the ball back in. However, this didn’t leave me feeling all confident-like. Especially since I was putting my camera on my…
Show us your favorite mode of transport. Submitted by NomDeCocon. The Basket Mobile for dry.Kayaks for wet, (I don't have a picture of the Littlest Aardvark to show you, so these are a couple from the Mather's Island fleet.)
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