I was hoping to get a ride in Sunday before it got too hot. I also needed to go down to the shop to complete some paperwork. By the time my chores, like mowing the lawn, were out of the way it was getting a little late. I decided to combine the bike ride and the trip to the shop. So I rode on Hill Road to Pierce Park and Pierce Park to Cartwright. This is probably an eight to ten mile loop with a few climbs thrown in.
I didn't want to take the time to put on my special bike clothes, nor did I want to wear them around once I got to the shop. I have some shorts with a gusseted crotch and I wore a short sleeve cotton shirt.
I'm not yet convinced that "clipless" pedals are unnecessary.
There are shoes that will accept cleats which are recessed in the sole so one can still walk in them. I think this is a good way to go for a multi use set-up on a bike.
Some type of capacious saddle bag or handlebar bag comes in handy for carrying all the odds and ends. In mine I carried spare tubes, tools, my Converse All Stars, a camera and lunch.
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