I just got my bicycle tires and tubes replaced, (to the tune of $57.00, thankyouverymuch.) and on my way home I got a flat tire!! And I was still a good 2 miles from home. And it was 90 degrees.
So I resigned myself to the long, hot walk, and before I knew it, I had blisters on my feet from the flip flops I had on, which were harmless enough for riding but sucky for walking. Fortunately, halfway home was the Dollar Store. I was never so glad to see the Dollar Store. I bought a pair of $2.00 bedroom slippers, cast my vanity aside and shuffled home with the lame bicycle.
I finally hobbled up my driveway (yes, I know I am totally milking this story for all it's worth, so just work with me here), peeled off my sweaty clothes and enjoyed the best cool shower I've had in a long time!
And now my Jamaican Black Bean Pot is just about ready to eat, and jesus on a pogo stick am I hungry!
Cheers!
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Paul says to tell you the buses have bike racks on them.
"Jesus on a pogo stick" made me laugh outloud!!!
poor baby! let me know if you want to go walking around your neighborhood (or mine) soon.
Husband, the biking enthusiast, has a couple of suggestions...especially if you are planning on riding on a regular basis:
if you are riding through the city, make sure your have the appropriate tires - or you can try Mr. Tuffy tire liners to put in your existing tires to help prevent punctures from glass/nails/junkie needles/whatev.
In order to save some cash, learn how to do those basic repairs/maintenance on your own. Sometimes it's basic trial and error - but if you have any questions, there are some places you can go. Recycles on Cary (just East of Boulevard)is a good place to go. The advice is free, and they have affordable parts too. Bunnyhop Bike Shop I think just moved to Grace St (across from Ipanema). The guys at those places know their stuff.
Don't forget your water bottle! It's gonna be a hot one!
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