i like to ride my bicycle.

when i was in high school, i used to tell my friends that i wanted a pick up truck. they always asked me, "why?" to which i would respond. "to haul stuff. like rocks."

i just got my version of a pick up, but oh so much better. look how nice.



and another view.



the lovely mechanics at Open Bicycle made the changed while i waited (it isn't really waiting when you're chatting with amazing people...). the first thing i hauled in my new basket...



beet chocolate cupcakes back to the boys at Open as a thank you. Open is Zack and Joshua and a whole community of bike folks around Somerville and greater Boston. i suspected (based on what i know of Josh and Zack) that the space would be populated with hip hip hip fixie kids, but while i was waiting, a girl came in with her boyfriend's forgotten mountain bike, two BMX bikes, and an older gentleman wandering in. they also run Chorus Gallery out of the same space, and i am damn happy they do. seen two nice shows there so far, certainly the young artists of New England that wouldn't find a venue otherwise. Open is creating a real community and making us all very happy.



i love me some bike riding, but getting back on my bike after the new handlebars (made by Velo Orange, i cannot describe the difference it makes. i never want to get off this bike ever. ever ever. and damn, it looks good, no? in fact, i'm in such a bikie mood that i rewatched The Flying Scotsman after going for a long ride this afternoon. yes yes yes!