Today I not only rode to work, I used my bike to deliver 50 lbs of quince to one of our prestigious Pacific Northwest restaurants, where a friend from college is a pastry chef.
Turns out I can fit about 30 lbs of quince in each Caribou case.
And then, with a nice check in my pocket, I rode Skyline home.
The question to ask is what would the girls do when you find out you're (a) stud(ded)?
Coming up on my second winter here in S.E. Michigan - quite a change for this native Southern Californian who once fought to keep the beach sand out of my garage. Didn't ride AT ALL last winter...I didn't know what to expect, but started up again last March. I got caught in the snow a few times, but the roads were always clear by going home time. I've ridden almost every day since then (except when I have test vehicles to drive for work) and frequently, my RT is by itself in our bike-specific parking area. I used to get the looks from co-workers (and even witnessed a co-worker paying off a bet that I wouldn't ride in on a particular day) but now, they just know I'll likely ride in, whether it is 95 degrees or 25 degrees (F). I do still get razzed by a few friends, as to whether I'll choose studs or chains to mount on the RTs rear tire
I did order a car this year though...my wife admitted that she worries about me riding in really nasty weather. So, instead of winterizing the bike this year, I'll leave it ready to ride in on those days that dawn bright and sunny, and keep the cage around for the nasty, slushy days.
