Raindrops keep falling on my head

I have been searching the internet and am coming up with nothing. How is this possible?!

I am looking into rain gear for riding. I have found tons of info about fenders and rain safety, but not much on rain clothing. What on earth do you wear to ride in the rain? I am thinking of selling my car and need some good rain gear. I have a rain jacket, but what on earth do you do for pants? Every pair I have seen have had an inseam of only 30-32...I wear have a 34 inch inseam (I know!!). Are there any cute rain knickers? or not even cute...just some that work?

And for shoes...I don't have the slightest clue. Headwear?

help a sister out!

bike love

Got Canned Heat in my heels tonight

No Valentine this year?
No Valentines Plans? Live close to Birmingham? well, then come out to The Heartbrakes Alleycat Prom Benefit!! you still have time...

details at Bicicoop.org. quick rundown:

Greencup books (richard Arrington Drive)
race at 7, party at 8
Andy's Tea Party (with our own Anna!) playing
DJ Nastique spinning some mad crazy tunes
Prom photo booth
$10 to party, $15 to race and party
ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT BICI BIKE CO-OP!

See you there. I'll be dressed up, fancy like.

I leave you with this photo of my day spent running Prom errands on the bike. It was a lovely Valentines Day spent with my love, Mick Jagger!

Day One

UPDATE: It is now snowing outside. If it continues for the next 45 min, I will have my first ride in snow. With no proper rain/snow gear...and in a skirt!

ok-back to our regularly scheduled post:

Today was day one of the Pact to ride at least 3 days this week. Luckily for me, the roads were pretty empty, with most of the world having today off. Not I. It was a lovely ride, albeit a bit on the warm side (45 degrees). I spent a lot of time this weekend on Mick Jagger (my bike, who I plan to introduce you to later this week), and my legs were more tired than I expected. The ride was lovely despite all of this.

Last night I was getting ready to head to church and I had an internal struggle about how to get there. It is literally 7-10 blocks away and I normally ride, rain or shine. Yesterday, however, I was exhausted and feeling pretty crappy. I stood in my apartment, debating about what to do. Standing there I realized that I am never going to make strides in becoming car free if I continue to freely give myself the choice to drive. So, I grabbed my gloves and hauled Mick down the stairs.

Once I arrived I was so glad that I had ridden. The switch from a driver to a car-lite rider is not going to be easy, but I am determined. And last night was one tiny victory in the battle I wage with myself.

On a side note, my outfit for today is: pink tights, black knee socks, black boots, black skirt. Pink thermal shirt, grey sweater. I wore gloves, helmet (yuck) and a scarf. Was toasty the whole way.

Will report in tomorrow. Enjoy your ride.

Link of the day...er, lifetime!

So, I was checking my usual cycling fashion blogs and came across this.

BIKE SKIRT
Be sure to check out Bike Skirt - Girls, Bikes, Their City and lots of skirts. Funky little blog.

O.M.G...we are mentioned on COPENHAGEN CYCLING CHIC!!!!

The biggest, best and foremost cycling fashion site EVER.

I am a little bit excited about this. as you can tell.

This is just getting crazy! Thanks, internets, for all the love!

ok-have a nice day.

tomorrow Anna and I get to meet Trisha from Lets Go Ride a Bike for coffee. Got to love the intercity cycling community/support system. I hope Birmingham is ready for the abundance of bike skirts tomorrow!

True nuff

so much to share with you all today...sorry for the post abundance. (or AM i?)



loved this.

from Yehuda Moon & Kickstand Cyclery

perfect for riding on those hot southern days?

and I think I get weird looks riding in a skirt?!

photo from Urban Cycling Chic

Skirtin' around

Tonights outfit to ride to Bottletree. Super comfortable. Tights, knee socks and a cotton skirt = better cycling clothes than jeans!