Showing Off My New Ride

What, you don't have a pteranodon on your bell? 

Biking around here in the summer is a no-brainer. Not only is it scenic, cheap, green, and great exercise, it actually makes for a faster commute than driving or taking public transit. Plus it's really fun (albeit a little sweaty). 

After the disappearance of my bike (rip), I was lost. Thank goodness for friends like Becky. She heard of my plight, and offered me this gem that had been collecting dust in storage. A quick tune-up later, and it. is. amazing. It's lightweight and super fast (not to mention easy on the eyes). We have fallen in love. And, thanks to a new U-lock, I'm not letting this one get away. 

Mourning

If you see this bike, please throw a brick
 at the asshole who's riding it.

I was going to post about seeing Moonrise Kingdom yesterday, and the many ways it was reminiscent of my childhood romance (spoiler alert--mine ended in divorce). But that will have to wait because some ASSHOLE stole my bike Hector from behind my building last night! Where is the logic? It has little-to-no value. It was next to half a dozen much flashier bikes that were just asking for it. And yet, my sweet little work horse was taken against its will. I think the ASSHOLE must have realized I had some faith in humanity left, and decided to crush it. Also, I had a cable lock. That was dumb.

Sigh, there goes my transportation/exercise/tour guide for the summer.