Errandonnee 2018

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I didn’t finish this year’s 2018 Errandonnee challange. My excuse(s)… It was already 4 days in to the challenge before I realized it had started. I was able to go back and find photos from 2 errands I had ridden in that 4 days though. Also I feel I just didn’t have enough errands to run that I could fit it to the categories. Majority of my errands are to the store. Below are those I did accomplish.

Errand 1.

Before I disassembled and stashed this bike away, I wanted to get a photo of it so I rode till I found a suitable spot.

Date: March 21st.
Category: Wildcard – to take a photo.
Miles: 6.
Observation: As much as I want to like this bike, I don’t.
Bike Ridden: Elgin.

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Errand 2.

To Walmart and the thrift store for shopping. Bought bungee cords and socks at Walmart and a couple shirts a the thrift store. I immediately put one of the new cords to use.

Date: March 22nd.
Category: Store – shopping.
Miles: 16.
Observation: Today was nearly a perfect day to ride. Low wind and mild temperature.
Bike Ridden: Specialized hybrid.

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Errand 3.

I put a new saddle on this bike and went for a ride to adjust it.

Date: March 23rd.
Category: Non Store errand.
Miles: 5.
Observation: How much easier this bike was to ride in today’s horrific wind than any of my others would be.
Bike Ridden: Diamondback.

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Errand 4.

Rode to my parents to pick up these caps my Mother embroidered for me.

Date: March 26th.
Category: Non Store errand – to my parents.
Miles: 4.
Observation: My parents always show interest in whatever bike I show up at their doorstep on.
Bike Ridden: Monarch ratrod.

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Errand 5.

Rode to the store to get pretzels to go with my chickpea salad sandwich I’m having for lunch. Took the long way home.

Date: March 27th.
Category: Store – shopping.
Miles: 3.
Observation: The nearby convenience store was recently bought out by another company. Looks like changes are being made. I hope they don’t eliminate the produce.
Bike Ridden: John Deere Schwinn.
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