WTF? Or, more politely, You're joking, right?

I can't believe it. I just read on A Cup of Jo about the police officer in New York that allegedly had a problem with this young lady riding her bike while wearing a skirt. As this story continues, the officer's rationale for stopping this young lady was that she was a distraction to motorists, and therefore, quite dangerous. (italics mine.) Ironically, the bike rider was in town for the New Amsterdam Bike Show, and is a bike company general manager in Holland. No ticket was issued, but she was reprimanded. Huh!



In the good old fashioned "Let's give 'em a little hell" style, a skirt-wearing, bide riding protest of sorts ensued, with even men wearing skirts! Pedal on!


Photos courtesy of A Cup of Jo and Refinery 29

One way to beat the heat in the City

In a very expensive city (and the entire Bay area), it's really nice to find a free/cheap resource for fun stuff to do. I found this by listening to npr this morning. Check it out!

http://sf.funcheap.com/

There's even a naked bike ride in SF this weekend. It's legendary!



Awww, come on. It'll be fun! You know you want to! I double dare you!

Helmet Hair

As I was riding my bike to the post office, I was feeling rather guilty about not wearing a helmet. I work with students with TBI, and I don't want to push my luck and assume I will never fall off my bike or be hit by a driver who doesn't even see me. So, the question of the day is, how does one avoid the whole "helmet hair" look? I went on Riding Pretty, but all that did was tell me about people who have helmet hair styles.

Fortunately, I have wavy/curly hair, and it's short, so one would think, no problem! Just fluff it up, toss it around, and, viola! Good to go!

Unfortunately, I am a head sweating fool (thanks, Mom...I think it's genetic), and those cute little waves and curls don't like the sweat; in addition, I also am blessed (thanks again, Mom) with very fine, incredibly thin hair (I am sure I will become the poster child for Rogaine for Post-Menopausal Women any day now...I am somewhat surprised they haven't called me yet), so the resulting look after I wear a helmet is circa 'drowned rat', rather than healthy, glowing, positively radiant, from a ride with a helmet on. What to do, what to do?

Grace in Small Things: 36/365

1. Camping at the beach, again! (different beach, still Nor Cal)
2. Weather is supposed to be slightly warmer!
3. I haven't had a wreck on my bike!
4. Changing my pay to 12 months instead of 10 months, so I am still paid while I play!
5. Volunteering at Bookshare