it's here!!

[bluegirl]

Oh girls! My new bike has arrived! I think it's a boy, even though I keep calling it "her".

And it just so happened that we had a big storm the night before, so the bike path was completely flooded, muddy and debris-strewn. In other words, it was not in a road-bikeable state. At first, I didn't want to take my new shiny pretty bike through that stuff.

But then I realized: that's why I have a freaking CROSS CHECK now, rather than a dainty pretty road bike. So, we came back soaked to the bone and covered in mud and my cheeks hurt from grinning like a maniac.

So, here he is! Meet Jack Blacktacular, the Surly Cross Check of awesomeness.








I'm going to take him for one more rack-less ride, then we're going to prepare add some panniers and try out a grocery trip!

[redrhodie]

I love it! What is the design on your bar tape?

You're kitty is a big ham, by the way!

[Thorn]

Nice looker, that Mr Blacktacular!

Surly's are made for days like that. My Pacer salutes Jack's christening--its christening was a slushy wintery day. Oooh....how nice it was to be able to ride in weather with a bike built to handle it.

May you have many more wet and muddy rides together.

[Tri Girl]

Wow- every time I see one of these, it makes me want it all the more. BEAUTIFUL!!!! I'm glad you christened him the right way- with wet, mud, and obstacles.

[jobob]

Nice!

And I like how your cat matches your bike. Color coordination is good.

[Selkie]

In a word, classy.

Love that bar tape!

Many happy miles!!!!