Like a kid at Christmas, I am anxious to play with my new toy. Unfortunately, the temperature has been in the 20s, and M won’t be big enough for the baby seat for at least another month, so family riding is out for a while. Riding it home in the snow the other day, just made me itchy to ride more. Today, I took advantage of the fact that Shannon was home, and rode to the grocery store.

It was a beautiful crisp cold day. The ride was short and uneventful.  I used the Baguette panier bags for the first time. A gallon of milk fit easily, with plenty of room for other groceries as well. The ride home was a bit harder with the increased cargo weight, but the bike handled it with grace. I continue to be impressed with this bike and how well it rides.