new wheels

finally! the long awaited Xtracycle has made it's way...our way. Bob and i have been anxious to get our hands on this amazing mode of transportation for some time. Thanks to Steve at the Wildernest, Bob did a little work in exchange for one. The beauty of this elongated bike?

"Imagine your favorite bike, with the rear wheel stretched out behind the seat, a big, stable platform for a load or a passenger, and elegant saddlebags on either side that are expandable when you need them and are cleanly out of the way when you don't. Best of all, your bike is still lightweight and fast, and because the load is centered between your two wheels, the whole package handles with ease. Suddenly you have much less need or desire to drive around town for your errands. Picture this: a breezy unloaded ride to your favorite grocery store, coasting reliably around corners; arriving ahead of traffic; parking at the rack directly in front of the entrance; shopping and easily loading your four bags of groceries; then pedaling home, care-free on a bike that handles just as swiftly now that it’s loaded."

not to mention that hauling groceries is so much easier and bob can give me a lift all over town! Just love it.