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Sunday market love
It’s Sunday today, so of course that means a trip to the vege market at Waitangi Park. Ever since I got my beautiful Basil panniers it’s been a total breeze to do the weekly shop. No more lugging heavy bags around! They’re suprisingly capacious too, I’ve only once wondered if I would run out of room but a little bit of re-packing sorted that out.
The weight actually makes the bike slightly easier to handle. I have fairly narrow tires which makes the handling extremely responsive (maybe a bit too much for someone who’s just getting back into it), so full panniers add a little extra stability.
I get a lot of smiles from people when they see the panniers, which I must say is a lovely way to start a morning.
And then the best bit – I get to ride home again!
About LisaLisa Black started riding bikes again in 2010 after a 15 year hiatus. She’s still getting the hang of it and rides mainly along the waterfront and (carefully) through the city. Lisa has a new appreciation of shortcuts and alleyways, and rides a mixte frame because she can do it in a frock.
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Patrick
September 20, 2010 at 11:53 am
Talking of style, I see Paul Smith teaming up with high-end UK attire company Rapha: http://www.rapha.cc/products/paul-smith
Anyone know of local labels getting on their bikes?
Mamachari out in Island Bay have some funky handmade panniers, sewn from recycled pvc billboards.
Lisa
September 21, 2010 at 1:27 pm
I don’t know of anyone doing that sort of thing here but I reckon there’s a couple of potential candidates. The designers involved in the Frocks on Bikes Cycle Style events might be up for it. And Laurie Foon from Starfish rides a bike.
Recycled PVC would be pretty weatherproof, wouldn’t it? Anyone interested can have a look at mamachari.co.nz