Getting a new bike seat has been an idea that has popped into my head here or there over the past couple of years, due to some discomfort. After going to PT for my back, though, talking through some issues about my biking posture, it being difficult to maintain proper posture due to discomfort on the seat, etc., I tried out some new seats this week.
The Angry Catfish put this one on my bike Friday night.
I took it for a quick spin to the grocery store right afterwards to make sure that it would be okay to test out at more length on Saturday. I went for a decent ride yesterday (with a pit stop at Nina's coffee shop where I had the most delicious chocolate, caramel, walnut bar), and wrapped up the ride by stopping at Angry Catfish to buy it. It felt great and my back doesn't hurt as much. I'm really optimistic that this will make a difference.
When we were riding on Saturday, there was a tiny little shoulder like this in St. Paul, but instead of grass on the side, there was a curb.
Obviously, I didn't ride on the shoulder. Instead, Matt and I took up a full lane, which you can legally do. A dude in a truck drove up behind us and honked his horn, yelling at us to get in the "bike lane." I think there needs to be a better educational campaign for drivers (and cyclists, for that matter) about traffic rules related to bikes and roads.
Below, I've included an obligatory picture of Piper trying to find some sort of coolness under the hydrangea. If her hair was a little curlier, she'd look like a big hydrangea blossom.
This is the last full week of work before we head out for the TRAM - - I'm getting excited, especially since I have that new seat!
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