Went for a ride again this afternoon. It had rained earlier in the day and I didn't think about the city's drainage problem. I spent a lot of time dodging massive puddles and spent a lot of time in the shower being disturbed by the stuff that was coming off my body. Didn't look like the dirt I'm used to seeing after a rain. Anyway checked out the SE corner of the city down by moon lake. Pretty cool ride. I again forgot to take my wallet so I couldn't actually go into moon lake, but it made for some nice 'bad english' pictures on the welcome board. Also came across the Sunday night line dancing in a different parking lot. This one with costumes. Not sure why. There were also two dudes in jester outfit with chicken cages hanging from a pole across their shoulders. I'm bummed I didn't get that on film. I also found a KFC 1.5 miles from our place. I might have to walk their for dinner some night this week. That might make for some interesting pictures. 'would you like your chicken feet extra crispy or with colonel's original recipe?'
Have you found a bike shop yet? What happens if (when) you get a flat?
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I take 2 spare tubes with me and a utility tool. It hasn't happened yet, but I imagine its inevitable. Although the little old ladies sweeping the streets with the straw brooms keep most of the puncture threats off the road.
ReplyDeleteThey also have 2 bike shops in town that I have found so far. One Trek shop and one Giant shop. Near as I could tell, the bikes and accessories cost about as much as they would in a US shop (bikes ranged from $500-$2000, shoes were ~$100, bike pump was $50, Jerseys were $80, etc. .. They also have full service repsair services, although I have no idea what this would cost. I'm sure I'll have the chance to find out. . .
Also funny that they had no helmets for sale. They don't believe in those in this country. . .