I know there is still almost a week left, but travel constraints are moving the deadline up a bit. I headed out on the Xtracycle, knowing that this was going to be a big haul. In a perfect storm of logistics failure we ran out of all sorts of household stuff the week before Christmas. One could not ask for a better day to head out and ride.
Crisp, cool and clear with just a light breeze. Traffic was not too bad yet, but the stores were jammed. Appropriate transportation choices ensured that parking was a cinch.
I am still always surprised that my bike is lonely at the racks. This shopping center is even graced with the local Trek store, but being on a bike still seems to shock the average shopper. All in all, just a nice day to get out and run some errands, while gliding through the seasonal mayhem on two wheels.
Parting shot, I wonder if the baby is still available? While only a few days past “almost new” it could be a deal at this point with a little shop wear 😉
Happy Holidays (in case this is my last post for a bit), have fun and play outside!!!
Hi! Congratulations on commuting/shopping! I think I saw you coming down Harbor Monday morning as I drove (:() to work. Yes, I’m a fan of your blog and trying to get psyched to bike commute. I live about 12 miles each way (from Ventura to Port Hueneme).
Happy Holidays!!!!
Pam,
sorry it took me almost a month to get back to you, I am still digging out from the holiday weeks. I hope the new year and dry weather has found you riding to work. A few years back I was riding across town, from Ventura to the office towers in Oxnard. The distance was about the same as yours. It was a wonderful start and cap to the day to be riding into the sun. If you need any encouragement or advice feel free to drop me a line.
Also, when you see me out there in the wild feel free to stop me and say hi if the moment works for you