Patrick is working late and I had some energy left to burn from a somewhat hectic day at the museum so I went on a little cruise around the city:
If you click on the little bikes it will tell you when to turn.
I tried to stick to streets that have bike lanes since it was getting to be dusk and I have a healthy fear of cars (although my new bike light is pretty sweet). The whole loop was about 12 miles. It was actually a pretty good workout because I could build up a nice bit of momentum on the straight-aways. My Long Haul Trucker’s speed cannot compare to my road bike but once you get it going it just cruises along so nicely.
This ride also allowed me to test a recent gift from the Easter BUNny (thanks, mom!): padded bike shorts! I’ve never worn shorts like this before and am pretty amused by the huge hunk of adult diaper-esque foam in them. Very comfortable though! I know I will want something a little more multi-functional for our trip since we’ll be on and off the bikes exploring. Any suggestions out there?
Check out this mural on the outside of City Fitness on 2nd and Spring Garden! I love the murals in this city.
I wear my shebeest shindiggers about 90% of the time. They are great for all weather, except super, super hot days, plus I think they are cute and I feel comfortable walking around in them. Here’s a link if you want!
http://www.teamestrogen.com/prodSB_2991B.html
Also, Team Estrogen had a sale awhile back and they were selling a “skort” for 10 bucks. I bought it to try out, and I really like it though it hasn’t been quite summery enough to wear it all the time yet. It’s bike shorts but with a cute skirt around it so it’s not quite so “HEY I’M HERE AND I’M IN SPANDEX!” 🙂
Thanks for the link! I love the “outfits” option they give you, too fun! So far I’ve always worn something over my bike shorts like a little skirt or baggy shorts… Pat is a little more comfortable than I am in “leaving nothing to the imagination” (as he puts it).