Are You Shy?

If you are shy, there are two types of bikes that you need to avoid:  high-wheelers and fat bikes.   I have both and, out of all my bikes, they get the most attention, on the road.  The Mukluk is surpassed, in the "Gee-whiz" factor only by the high-wheeler.

I have continued to commute on the Mukluk, this week, even though the roads are mostly clear of snow.  I could easily ride the Handsome XOXO, but I am really enjoying the ride on the fat tires.

I have been amused by the reactions of people on the street, as I ride the bike.  Kids stare and point, people in cars pull up beside me and roll their windows down to say. "Awesome!"  or "I love those tires!" or something similar.

I need some mid-winter training, and the extra effort required to ride the fat tires down the road seems to be giving me that.  I want to do my first long ride of the year, soon, and I suspect that the skinnier tires on the handsome are going to be a lot easier to get rolling.  I am hoping that will allow me to make a long ride with less perceived effort.

If we can manage to avoid any more snow for the next few days...

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