A colleague and I commute to school on our bikes year-round, providing us with lots of opportunities to mess with one another’s rides. Here’s my latest triumph. Using his rain gear and a couple of bungee cords, I rigged “The Headless Bicyclist.”

Yes, I bought a car this summer. No, it was not so that I could drive to school on rainy days, certainly not on the first day! 

Here’s to an awesome 2012-2013 school year!

livetheoutdoors:

An easy solution to the gas problem.

Whew! Looks like I dodged a close one! I checked my phone this morning to find the following text message:

“Had the opportunity to nail you on your bike this morning but didn’t. Just sayin…”

Gotta love my kids. Especially those who drive! =)

smartwoolathletes:

I pack up my gear at the end of another gym-climbing session and head toward the door. As I step outside, the desk manager calls out, “You’re still riding your bike?” I guess the helmet on my head and the reflective ankle bands give me away.

In reality, the question should not be whether I’m…

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Finally, a snowy morning for my commute! Sporting my new SmartWool TML Mid Full-Zip Hoody, which easily withstood 30-degree temps.

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