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My first ride on the Schwinn since getting her up and running was to the post office.  I had packages to mail and they wouldn’t all fit in a backpack.

So instead I bungeed the large one in the basket and put the other 3 on my back.  I was wearing blue tights and fun boots and when combined with the large bow on the basket, I felt like a fun little elf!

Have you been transporting packages and gifts via bike?

Yes, that would be the Rapha Silk Scarf, GoRide Iphone mount, bike keyholder and Boneshaker Almanac!

The Rapha scarf was actually won on Twitter, but I consider it a Christmas gift (I followed the folding guide and think it looks pretty hot) and the Boneshaker is my copy since I have a commuting diary included in it (Go read it…now, go!).  This silk scarf feels like…well, silk, on my neck and does a good job of keeping it just warm enough.  Plus it came with a note that said “A ‘gentle-lady’ on a bicycle needs a silk scarf” and was wrapped so beautifully that I nearly melted just opening it.  Then I put it on and was in love.  It really does class everything up just a bit.  I may or may not be planning outfits around it for this weekend.  Maybe…

Silk Scarf Fridays here I come!

oh, and did I mention that I got a new job?  Just before Christmas I found out that I will soon be the Project Coordinator for a local food non-profit.  This is exactly the sort of work I have wanted and hoped to do, so for my hard work to pay off in this way is so nice!  I am ready to start and hopeful that I can make a difference in Birmingham in a new and exciting way.

What exciting things did you get under your tree?  I hope it was a lovely holiday for all of you.

Unsurprisingly my Christmas list this year included many bike related items. Here are a few (you know, in case any of you want to give me a gift!)

Bike infrastructure in Birmingham, a day with nothing but friendly drivers, Rapha womens line and for the hill by my house to flatten out a bit would be nice…but some more doable gifts are below!

Pearl Izumi Cycling knickers- at 5:30 in the morning, it is really really cold. These would be nice.
Dahon iphone bike mount- GPS right at my fingertips…yes please. No more pulling off to see which turn is next.

Rouleur subscription-so pretty?

Po Campo handlebar bag- a girl can wish, can’t she? stylish and sensible…like me!

Bern helmet- for the winter, how cute is this? And awesomely cool.

Uncommon Goods solar powered messenger bag-this is a wish list, after all…I can wish big!

And finally…a custom made Ira Ryan Porteur bike!
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What are you wishing for this Christmas?