My commuter / errand bike gets the most use. It is the only bike that I ride in any weather, sun, rain and snow. I seldom take the time to clean it, aside from the chain and other small things. I don't care when it gets dirty and it doesn't complain that I don't care. It's my most practical bike. Easy to repair and free from all fussing.

Despite wanting to take a "pretty" bike on vacation I decided to take my commuter. I spent this sunny morning cleaning up my bike for the first time all year. The fenders and extra long mud flap really did a great job of keeping the crud to a minimum. I also took some time to switch the 28mm Paselas for the 32mm tires hanging in my basement.

Post pictures of your filthy C&V bike if you have them.

I started taking pictures after I was 3/4 done cleaning. I should have more "dirty" pictures.






All cleaned up:










My U-lock is able to stay handy in the rack: