Ah yes, bike to work week. Only I'm off work. So I walked halfway to town again today, took the bus the last 3 miles, then walked around town with UK Elephant not finding any suitable clothes for her to wear to a wedding Saturday. I did pick up the bike, but couldn't take the extra time to ride it home because we had to get to the mall and keep shopping.

We did, however, stop long enough at the bike shop for UK to try seats. She liked the Serfas Carma best (if only the detailing had been in red instead of pink ), so I hopped on the trainer and tried it and could hardly get myself to get off. What a difference it makes riding on a narrow seat ('s long as it fits your sit bones well, that is), so much freer leg motion! UK will probably buy it, even though the color doesn't match her bottle cage. I'd need a better bike to put one on first. I think Trek420 plans on taking me out bike testing for my birthday. (No, she's not giving me a new bike, just renting one for me to test.)

UK also tried bike shorts and found one that fit well (Shebeest knickers) but didn't buy it. I found a comfy pair on sale and did buy 'em. Now I have two pair, so there goes that excuse for not riding. Can't say "My shorts are in the laundry." Also bought a lock and a pedal wrench. And UK saw a pair of reversable pedals so she can start riding clipless. Guess we'll have to go back to the bike shop tomorrow for UK's seat and pedals. UK was very jealous that we have so many bike shops here that actually offer SERVICE!

Then it was off to the mall for a skirt and top, and another mall for shoes. We were both worn out by then, so no evening bike ride. But the weather forecast is for bike weather through the weekend. Gotta get some riding in, even if I am doing a 17-mile walk Saturday and having company over for lefse on Sunday.