2 Wheels Maybe

When the Super 73 electric maxi-minibikes first hit the scene, I was really excited. The nostalgic novelty of it combined with a frame that was begging to be electrified created a really exciting machine. So cool! Keep reading to learn more After a short while, though, the idea cooled a bit. I looked at the more practical side of it and realized that the maxi-mini was a motorbike with pedals - not an electric bicycle. Sure, you can pedal it for short distances, but it's not ergonomically conducive to all that pedaling movement. The original minibikes were the simplest way to combine motor, wheels, and a seat. My favorite part of an e-bike is not the throttle - it's the pedal assist. If there are pedals, I want to be pedaling. Some of the Big Minibikes we've featured over the years That's not to say that I don't love motorbikes, it's just that my OCD's gotta keep 'em separated . Learn more at Super 73 If you spend much time

After surviving Friday's folly at the skate park, I realized it's time to step up the riding - so I can ride more (or ride the same amount but go up and down some hills occasionally.) So I'm jumping on the one-month-straight goal. I am going to ride at least one mile each day this month. From this morning's ride I started yesterday with an evening klunker ride. Today I rode the Juiced to coffee, the bank, and work. So, hey, I'm already 1/15th of the way to 100%! Besides, every day on the bike is a better day - one less car on the road and one more smiling dork taking sunrise pics. Win-win. And... Lots of beautiful sunrises lately ...I joined the 30 Days of Biking Challenge and will be contributing to their chosen charitable organization - the World Bicycle Relief (one of my faves!) If you'd like to join in on either or both, here are your links: 30daysofbiking.com World Bicycle Relief Garage Time Update Over the w

It was a great week for biking. The 60% commute goal - I made it this week! I might've made 80%, but there was this flat tire on the back of the e-bike Friday morning. So, I threw the poorboy BMX in the car and tackled a lunch-hour getaway. I learned this week that Lubbock has another skatepark (and BMX track) and it's about a mile from work. This week's microadventure -  my first-ever shot at riding a skatepark. A view of the skatepark from the BMX track (I really need to work on photo quality.) The good news - I survived the trip! The bad news - I was not amazing, or even competent, but there were no broken bones or serious sprains. The other bad news - the bike didn't completely survive. I blew out a freewheel sprocket. (My heart and lungs were quite relieved when that happened - I definitely need to keep exercising!) (In case you're looking for it) (Green border added to balance the local dirt) Panorama from the BMX track Wit