Big Dummmy

[Beach Runner]

soappedaler, you *are* an inspiration. I didn't realize that size carriers existed for bicycles (I'm clueless). I could put my laptop on one side, books on the other. Now if I can only make it up that steep, half-mile long hill on the way to work ... :scratch:

Love your products, BTW.

 

[scooterbug44]

You inspired me so I tried riding my bike to nearby/daylight locations this weekend. Doable, but way too hot - think I sweated off 5 lbs! Will do it more when it cools off!

 

[soappedaler]

Scooter bug,
Ride early in the morning. Pedaled this morning to UPS and Publix. Left the house at 8:00. Also get some lights, front and back, and you can ride a lot of places in South Walton at night. That's my favorite time to ride in the Summer. A rack and panniers will hold a lot of stuff too, There's some really good water proof ones you can get at Proformance bikes online. But If you are really into haulling check out xtracycles web site.

 

[scooterbug44]

The noon bike ride was my "here's your sign" moment of the weekend. Normally I wouldn't even consider a noon bike ride, but I was really trying to use the bike instead of my car and that is when I go to/from brunch.

I've got a headlight on my bike, but don't frequently bike at night because it's hard for cars to see me or me to see obstacles/uneven path bits.

Love my rear carrier and panniers are on my to buy list for transporting more funky items!

 

[JustaLocal]

Way to go soappedaler!!

How in the world do you balance with the kayak? I find a 12-pack on one side difficult (and that's before drinking any!) I've still been using the car for groceries and hauling the kayak. But if you can do it, maybe I can too.

You're an inspiration!

 

[soappedaler]

I can't explain it, but I can carry more on the back of my bike than I can carry. Juda at Big Daddy's says it's the gyroscopic effect, haven't bothered to learn what it is but it enables me do what I do.

 

[soappedaler]

This is going to be me in 40 years or so.
http://www.timesrecordnews.com/news/2008/jun/09/jokes-love-bicycles/