09.16.07

Gone

Posted in Personal at 9:37 pm by Joe Blubaugh

It’s lucky for me that I just finished my single-speed cruiser bike project, because my good bike was stolen today.  I’d gotten used to keeping the bike outside, where I could just hop on and ride to wherever I was going.  I do much more of my commuting and errand-running on a bike now than with my car, so the loss is keenly felt.  I know I could have taken some more precautions, but there’s still a fundamental unfairness to someone lifting your means of transportation.

The other problem for me is that I have nothing to ride for distance now.  My new project is purposely geared low, as it’s intended to be an about-campus bike.  It’s also got a small frame and big, heavy components, so it’s terribly inefficient.

Events like this also bring my fiscal irresponsibility into sharp focus.  I’m terrible with money - I don’t budget, and I’d much rather trade money for fun experiences than save it up.  So, no new bike for Joe right now.  I’m going to use that money for something bigger than a bike.