My DH and I are pledging to not buy any new stuff this year (we got me the bike before the deadline) with the exception of food and the usual hygienic necessities. This took a lot of thought on our part and we are committed to trying this for a year. It is not going to be easy because we are a farm, but I think it will be a good exercize in Stuff and Package and Garbage reduction. My 40th birthday is in April and I expressly did this this year because I want to make a good statement, personally, this year, about what I believe in. And one thing I believe in is there is far too much garbage on this planet.



That said, it raises a conundrum for the cycling enthusiast: what to do when a component breaks, or when you need new bike stuff? Already, with the new bike being picked up Saturday, I will need a little bag to go under the seat.

The exception is that we can buy stuff secondhand (e-bay and craigslist and Salvation Army... etc.) So, I am putting my wishlist up: if anyone has any of the below items they would like to sell to me, I am buying.

1. Bag for under the seat to carry spare tubes.
2. Tights
3. Shorts with the thinner padding, size small (I wear a 6 jeans)
4. Cycling shoes size 9 to 9.5 US women.

None of these are urgent... just thought I'd throw it out there.

Indy