Christmas by Bike
It’s Christmas time which means everyone is dashing about the city with a long list of errands and shopping to do. It also means hauling stuff. It’s easy to think you need a car for the job.
Sure, cars can carry a lot of stuff. When I was a kid I would watch in awe as my dad would artfully fit an impossible amount of stuff into our tiny car.
But bikes can carry a surprising amount of stuff too. It’s just a different sort of space to pack.
After Christmas shopping it might be challenge figure out how to transport everything home. No matter the vehicle, it’s natural to push it’s cargo limits. I turn it into a game to see if I can find a good spot for everything.
Of course to transport all these Christmas gifts home I would have had to buy them first. But I didn’t actually get around to doing my Christmas shopping yet. I got overwhelmed by the crowded stores and left with only a gift for myself.
But still, when I eventually get around to doing my shopping, I am not afraid of the challenge of getting things home by bike. Someday I hope to even take on a Christmas tree.
it’s natural to push *its* cargo limits
Great blog! Bicycle Times should be printing these. Here’s a real xmas tree carrier:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mannyacosta/6458154143/in/set-72157628286081373
I’m glad you used the word “bitch.” It wouldn’t have been as funny otherwise. Duh! I hope you don’t water down any future posts. In fact, maybe you can find a way to work the C-word into the next one. The more offensive the better… Fuck it!!!
Portland (OR) during the last few years has had a company selling Christmas trees and delivering by bike…too bad we haven’t been around town for Christmas, or we’d buy from them!
Ok, this is all your fault…
http://bikinginheels-cycler.blogspot.com/2011/12/why-yes-virginia.html
Wasn’t difficult at all, actually- I was thinking it would be tougher than it was.
Ha that’s awesome! Now I have to do it too, not just draw it.