tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2892223089844868550.post1488643731560229027..comments2023-05-20T07:53:29.464-07:00Comments on A Most Civilized Conveyance: Ikea!inkandpenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01364474258727552191noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2892223089844868550.post-90614448067128207552010-05-01T11:58:32.235-07:002010-05-01T11:58:32.235-07:00I try not be a super consumer but if we had an Ike...I try not be a super consumer but if we had an Ikea it would be a struggle. Now that is is front porch season Bob and I will be heading to World Market to stock up on wine and exotic goodies from the gourmet section. <br /><br />Jasper is such a cutie, BTW. How natural he going to feel on two wheels once he old enough.She Rides a Bikehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10269615938898501712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2892223089844868550.post-24196950016758018932010-04-30T04:54:54.690-07:002010-04-30T04:54:54.690-07:00Cute pics! I did the Ikea run a few times on my b...Cute pics! I did the Ikea run a few times on my bike as well, although only for little stuff -- I have unhappy memories of this trip, though, because I managed to pop a tire both times I went out there! I hope the twisty path bits by the highway are less glassy than they were a few years back :) The trail that runs behind the airport was one of my favorite to bike, though. Airplanes on one side, water on the other, me on my bike!centrallyisolatedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08823356747586145225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2892223089844868550.post-47393971709875433102010-04-30T04:53:40.943-07:002010-04-30T04:53:40.943-07:00Hello, Your blog is wonderful.
Are there many e...Hello, Your blog is wonderful. <br />Are there many electric assist bikes in Portland, and what do you think about them?<br /> I have a company provided car as I am in sales. I am required to pay $100 per month for personal use whether I use it or not. My husband has a car, and a 20 mile each way work commute, plus he uses his car to drive our 15 and 17 year olds to wherever.<br />When our oldest got her license, we told her she could use her dad's car (she is not allowed by my company to use the company car, although my husband can) on the weekends, etc. We wanted to avoid the cost of buying another car.<br />Part of this plan involves me using my Brompton to get around on the weekends so both cars are available and no one will complain. I have a cycle-tote bare trailer that I use for groceries or other shopping.<br />I am 51 and not in great shape, but I hope my non-work time biking will help me lose weight and get stronger over time. <br />There is one hill in my neighborhood I have to tackle to make it to shopping or the library, and at this time I just walk up it as I can't ride up it. <br />I saw that there is is now an option to add an electric assist to the Brompton. At this time I don't need it, but my company will be reorganizing and I think there is a 50% chance I will lose my job/company car in the next 18 months. At that point I would try to make it totally with the Brompton, and for me to get to a bus stop is 6 miles, almost all uphill.<br />I absolutely love my Brompton. The reason I got it originally was because my oldest got tall enough to take over my bike, so we needed to buy another adult bike. We usually take our bikes to Maine every other year on vacation, and 4 adult bikes won't fit on the back of our Prius, only 3 will. The Brompton just rides in the hatchback.<br />The Brompton is very comfortable to ride, and I fold it up and take it into stores with me. I find biking is just so relaxing. It takes my hectic life and turns it upside down and puts it into a slower motion that I absolutely love. <br />I would like to know what you wear when biking in the rain. I see rain capes on the internet, and I am thinking about going with that.<br />Keep updating as your time allows, and you have a beautiful baby.<br />Lynne in MDAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2892223089844868550.post-21425225538003896612010-04-30T01:08:16.587-07:002010-04-30T01:08:16.587-07:00I have done the old IKEA run a few times on the Mu...I have done the old IKEA run a few times on the Mundo. Luck for me it is uphill from where I live so when I came back one time with a pair of Billy bookcases the journey was far from slow. It made me glad I put disc brakes on the Yuba though.Dr C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/10234078254243840589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2892223089844868550.post-84039040141313992622010-04-30T00:04:42.115-07:002010-04-30T00:04:42.115-07:00Nice story with great photos.
I like posting abo...Nice story with great photos. <br /><br />I like posting about everyday trips on bikes because although sometimes I hesitate to post my stories as it is so ordinary to me, most people would never consider doing the same thing because of their unfounded anti bike prejudices - Too far, too dangerous, too difficult.... at least they can see that it is possible.<br /><br />And thanks, it is great to see that I am not the only nutcase hauling their kids around the county by bike. Makes me feel less lonely !Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04479364463181427948noreply@blogger.com