This month is National Bike to Work Month. Though I frequently ride downtown, I haven't been riding to work for a couple of reasons. However, I am using this month to find permanent and practical ways to replace car-driving with bicycle riding.
The laundromat is super close to my house. It's barely over a mile away! I finally invested in a rack for my bicycle. (Thanks Trinity!) I found a few of these crates abandoned in a parking lot a while back, commandeered them and attached one to the rack with bungee cords.
I opted for bungee cords against the hose clamps because (though I'm not sure) I thought the hose clamps may be more permanent. I have a cube milk crate that I would like to switch out with this flatter crate for carrying groceries. Though the bungee cords are good because they are easily removable, take care the crate is extremely secure. I was told that zip ties would be not only be a temporary way to attach the crate, but also a waste of plastic. Agreed!
The ride was very comfortable carrying the two loads of laundry on the crate along with my backpack with books, laundry soap, and repair tools. I think carrying more loads at one time would be trailer-worthy, but I should probably do my laundry often enough that this works beautifully.
I also took all neighborhood streets and only had to cross 8th, so the route itself is easy peas-y. No excuses now, ride a bike!
•Side note: The last time I posted it was after going to the same laundromat that I'm posting about today. I feel something, overdramatic and/or guilty for having portrayed that old lady as so disconnected with the world. She seems to have a system of some sort. I'm still learning this place.
