we hit the road
new to me
I got a new bicycle a week ago, and a good bit of the intervening time has been spent in first making it rideable, and then making it rideable for Harvey. He was an eager helper in the project, and we finished it yesterday (and immediately took a test ride, of course!). So when Leah suggested we all go out today, we enthusiastically agreed. We seem to be doing photos lately, so here's the story of our adventure in pictorial form.
geared up and ready to go
We set out in high winds and scattered flurries, just the thing for Mama's first post-Zion bike ride. She was pulling the trailer, too. You'll see that Harvey brought a friend.
along for the ride
There were a few obstacles in our path.
cyclocross style
And long-unused equipment needed some minor repairs along the way.
bike mechanic
But we made it to our destination, lovely Lexington Center, where we warmed up and relaxed in the children's room at the library.
well-read and well-puzzled
Despite a break from cycling of well over a year and some vicious headwinds on the way home, Leah was still smiling at the end of the voyage.
journey's end
And Zion was zonked out. There's something about that trailer...
it's like magic
So now our whole family is able to travel by bicycle (well, except for Rascal; sorry boy). Expect to see us out again soon and often... after the weather warms up a little more.