Tally Ho!

The Grand Rapids Tweed Ride was this past weekend. And despite the weather, it was a rousing success.
At about 3:30, during a terrential downpour (or so it seemed), we set out from our apartment for The Winchester.  I must say that receiving compliments while in our nice duds riding in the rain made me feel [...]

Grand Rapids Tweed Ride (and other things)

Well, fall is fast approaching. And what better way to celebrate the cooler weather and lack of sweating than with a slow paced bike ride about this beautiful city.

So, grab your wool skirts and herringbone and bow ties and head on out here to have a grand time!
The ride will begin at The Winchester and [...]

A Family Affair

This is our bike family.
It’s not going to get any bigger any time soon and that’s okay with me (for once).
Starting left to right, here we go:
Lil Hidalgo – Worksman Folding Bicycle.  This little guy is deceiving.  He’s ridiculously heavy for a folding bike, making it illogical to travel with on public transportation.  But we [...]

Bikeventures!

Last Thursday was a great day.  It was like a Friday for the mister and I since we both took Friday off.  To celebrate, we took Miss Sampants out for sushi and a bike ride.

Hidalgo, the folding guest bike, proved only semi intimidating for Sam.  Coaster brakes are not natural past the age of 7 [...]

I can explain, I swear

Meet Hidalgo, the newest member of our bike family.
Now, I know what you’re thinking, how many bikes do they need? Well, I need one. And John needs one. And our guests could use at least one.
That’s where this little feller comes in.  I’m not sure why, but I got it in my head that a [...]

Pure Bliss

If there were a bike made specially for me, I’m almost certain it would be the Pashley Sonnet Bliss (or the pure, I’m not sure yet).
Either way, it’s utterly beautiful.  I haven’t seen a more perfect color combination like this before.  Cream and claret they call it.  Heaven is another good name I came up [...]

Old is the new…new…

Lately, I’ve been completely fascinated by all things old timey.  (Yes, old timey is a phrase now).
I love my bike more than most other things I own.  It’s classic and beautiful with it’s black frame (that matches everything) and adorable wicker basket (for carrying flowers and food).   My recent obsession with old bikes has got [...]

I want to ride my bicycle. I want to ride my bike.

Fiona – Taken by Erich

Let me get this straight.
There are those of you who do not enjoy riding bikes, correct?
As someone who used to scoff at the idea of riding a bike as a form of transportation anywhere but on a bike trail or college campus, I can relate. But as of late, as [...]

Chug-Chug-Chuggin’ Along

1.6 miles.
Admittedly, that’s not the farthest distance anyone’s ever biked. I know this. But in the past few weeks since getting my new purple bike and riding it all of 2 times, that’s the furthest I’ve gone.
And it was slightly uphill on the way there to boot. And there was some kind of wind.
I’m trying [...]

Alone on a Bicycle for Two

Guess what I learned yesterday.
I learned that even though you remember something being one of your favorite things as a kid, it doesn’t mean it’s going to be the same now.
Case in point: Bike Riding.
I’ll admit, I looked at bike riding as something that was always easy and fun.  I remember riding around the neighborhood [...]