Bike Maintenance Class at Sibley Bike Depot
Laura and I are currently taking a 4 week bike maintenance class at the Sibley Bike Depot. It's a nonprofit, volunteer-run bike co-op that offers various classes for those looking to be more independent bike owners. The course covers how to fix a flat and adjust derailers, brakes, gears and rims. The lovely thing about the class is that there are 9 mounts so you are welcome to bring you bike in (on Wednesdays as well for open bike repair night) and work on it while learning about bike mechanics. Laura and I are making 2011 the year we bike often, not just some of the time.
Our goal is to replace the car as much as possible and prove that we can get rid of our old bikes next year and get some decent ones. Laura and I got more involved in maintaining our bikes last summer but this class is solidifying our desire to truly understand how our bikes work. The wonderful thing about having a couple of old road bikes is that it provides us with ample opportunity to tinker with all the bike components without the fear of ruining the bike.
Safe travels!
Umbrellas and Rain Gear
Guthrie and I are using our REI dividend to get new rain gear -- jackets and umbrellas. Why am I posting it here? I read once a blog--TreeHugger? that having good rain gear makes you more green. You are more likely to bike and walk and take the bus if you are ready to face the elements. I also think that it will mean more hiking trips for the two of us since we often face rain when we try to go camping. :) I'm excited about our new umbrellas because they have the extra flap for wind to escape so you don't have the flipping-inside-out problem. Want options for eco-friendly umbrellas (though sans flap)? Click here.
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