The Carrying Stuff Dilemma...and a Regular Commute.

Anyone who has followed this blog know that I have several bicycles.  Everything from an Xtracycle that will carry about 6 bags of groceries to a road bike that will carry, well....me.
 

So, I don't really have a reason to complain about choosing a bike that will carry what I need every day.  However, sometimes you end up using a bike that isn't ideal for a particular day.

Today was that day and for the first time in a long time I was forced to grab an old messenger bag.

My point being that even if you don't have a bike that will carry a ton of stuff....a simple backpack will usually be enough for the daily commute.  I'm sure I'll have a nice sweaty back by the time I get home with this bag but it's still a lot more fun than just driving!  So grab your bike and a bag and get out for a great fall commute!

Lance Armstrong...Love Him, Hate Him...Definitely an Interesting Story.

New movie is coming out some time in October.  I think I'd definitely go so it.

Craft Bottle Shop puts in a Parklet!

While some businesses in Midtown are fighting tooth and nail to keep a couple on street parking spots, Craft Bottle shop is pulling a parking spot in favor of getting more people to hang out at their shop!

Now I'm no expert...but I bet this parking trade off will get more business and $$$ for Craft than the single two convenient parking spot they're giving up.  Now if only some other business owners pay attention!

***Update***

Here's the actual plan:

Weekend Plans.

The plan is very simple:

Probably in that order....but we'll leave that open to change.

Oh yeah....don't forget!

A couple of balloons were up for a practice run this morning.

Cyclocross Reconfiguration.

It's that time of year again.  With RenoCross taking place on the 19th, it's time to start stripping the bike back into cyclocross configuration.

My current daily config.  Yeah, yeah, I should have used a flash.  It gets dark too early these days.

Stripped parts on the bar.  Yes, a beer is required for the process.

10 lbs lighter and ready to roll.

Dollars for Delinquency!?

Ok, I have actually been on facebook lately (which used to be rare) and I found this.  It entertained me so I thought I'd repost.  Add up the $$$ for everything you've done. 

I'm at $200.  Not sure if you're supposed to be high dollar or low dollar to win....but it's kinda entertaining.