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Last night, I encountered a segway being used by an actual person to actually get around. Not a advertising gimmick or a tour group or cop/security person but a real live honest to gosh segway user.

I saw my first one of those on the MUP a couple of weeks ago. It was broken down. And it was raining. I felt really bad about chuckling about it as I went past. I normally stop for other cyclists in trouble, or at least ask if they have everything they need, but whatever was the problem with this guys Segway, I was fairly certain that it was beyond the capabilities of a multi-tool, spare tube or tire lever to fix.

Although maybe I shouldn't underestimate my McGuyvering abilities.

Wonderful commute this morning. Left the house at 6:20 to take the long way in. It was 49F and calm when I left the driveway, the sliver of the waning moon shining in the southeast. I wore a baselayer poly t-shirt, longsleeve jersey, kneewarmers, and glove liners under cycling gloves. I was a little chilly for the first 15 minutes or so but fine after that.

Coming back into Sacto on Capitol Mall, I was stuck behind a truck at a traffic light but I had a fine trackstand going. Hardly any rocking, just like I was being propped up by an invisible support. I looked over to left lane and noticed young woman in the passenger seat who was just transfixed. And her very MILFy mom in the driver seat was staring too. They both looked up from the bike and I gave them a nice big smile. I swear they both giggled like little girls.

Chicks dig track stands.

some people can pull it off, but most of cyclists look like dorks doing track stands. just my opinion.

Ugh, another warm and humid morning here. Foggy and wet at places made for a very sweaty commute. I think today is my last day commuting from my current apartment. I am moving down the street this weekend so my commute will be about a half mile shorter or so. Not too bad but I am still hoping to reach my goal of 2500 miles for the year (currently around 2150). Sunny and warm with near record high temps in the mid 80s this afternoon and I forgot to bring my sleeveless shirt :(

Took it easy on the way to work due to a lingering tender area in the butt-seat interface area and made it to work a couple mins. earlier than usual. How does that work?

Cool and wet, not as rainy as yesterday. Extra 5 miles coming in today. Going home last night, found myself transfixed staring at the spray shooting up from the front fender into the beam of the headlight.

My 5 y/o, parking bikes at school, asked why I put the bag on his seat now rather than give it to him so he could put it on the wet seat at the end of the day and ride home sitting on the dry bag. I guess he's learning stuff at school, good to see.

Misty and humid. 3 hours plus on the bike yesterday had me spinning and getting passed by the Cool Cats on the bike trail. 3 of 4 for commuting this week. Not sure about tomorrow, might rain.

Background setup for this morning's commute: My dad (conservative of conservatives) actually mentioned taking his old mountain bike to the corner store for a bottle of wine. I promptly jumped on the opportunity and volunteered to replace the old cables, chain, and tires. I had an old rack and set of grocery bag panniers to put on. Found a cheap set of plastic fenders at the LBS and now it's a certified work bike.

I rode it in this morning and what a difference from my road/touring bike. Huge 2.1 in slick tires, laid back geometry, and upright bars. Talk about cushy. I even tackled some steep hills with the super low mountain bike gearing. Once I get the fiddly cantilevered brakes set up I'll run some errands and see how hit handles loaded.

And while stopped at a red light, a lady actually pointed out my new "Share the Road" socks! "Cute socks," she yelled. I guess that's good bicycle advocacy.

At first I thought you meant that your Dad traded your bike in for a bottle of wine, and wondered how you replaced parts on a bike that wasn't there any longer. :D

Yay! A transportational cyclist has been born!! :)

Too bad I hate socks in general, otherwise I'd get myself a pair like this. :)

Well, actually most cyclist look like dorks TRYING to do track stands and instead crawling slowly forward at 0.1 mph. :D

Skinny guy with a goatee and balding pate? If so, I see him almost everytime I drive in....never see him when I'm commuting, otherwise I'd at least so hi to the guy.

Trackstands and Segways! I did a trackstand in behind a Porsche Cayman this morning, and I'm pretty sure chicks were digging me. The couriers do it all the time, and I caught some hipsters riding backwards once. I could tell they were hipsters by the white studded belts tey wore. There are a couple of guys with Segways around here. I see them booting around downtown in traffic with smirks on their faces, wearing suits and Bell V1 Pro helmets.

So did he ever get his wine?

I was thinking that it might be a bit of overkill for a trip to the liquor store, but hey, whatever works to get the old man on a safe and functional bike.

Re: This morning's trackstand, the more I think about it, the mother and daughter were mouthing "What a dork!" It was either that or "Looks like someone stopped shaving his legs for the season."

Probably the same guy. Definitely skinny with some facial hair and no helmet. I didn't get that good of a look at him. We were on a 90-degree collision course. I was checking traffic to plot a course around him. Turns out he was stopping so I could have just stared. ;) I did manage a nod but not sure if I said anything.

Today's ride in was kind of painful/unpleasant. I don't like being rushed when it's nasty out.

Yes, I'm sure that he purchased some Argentinian malbec. He's been on a big South American kick after visiting this summer. Though he's also been serving alot of Rex Goliath merlot recently and some sweeter white that I can't remember.

Are helmets required for Segways?

http://www.peterwhitecycles.com/studdedtires.asp

Bikepaths in Boulder are fairly well-maintained but getting to/from them is the trick.

No commute today as I worked remotely.

GreenAnvil

No commute. It's vacation...use it or loose it :) Home playing with toys

Ride home was all zig-zaggy due to cagers doing stupid things. Like running red lights to make U-turns while cross traffic (including me) crosses the intersection. I'm working remotely tomorrow so my commute's done for the week.

Heavy 'misting' this morning, so I took things a little slow. Damp, but no rain coming home. Had to slow down near to a stop for a group of 8 office-types taking up both the ped and bicycle lanes of the trail. A few gave me an incredulous look when I wanted through.