Maisy
One of my best friends happens to be a 3 year old. Not only have we been friends since the day she was born, but she has also started taking on the role of teacher with me. This past week as we practically skated down the sidewalks holding hands, she turned to me and said, “Winter sure is messy, huh?” Ok, she didn’t reveal the difficulties of navigating the outdoors during the winter months, but she did astutely point out an aspect of winter that most people seem to consider challenging about New England weather.
Personally, I love the winter. Aside from slower business during the colder months, I have loved winter since my family moved here about 16 years ago. The only other thing that has kept me from fully embracing winter are those snowy, slushy or icy days. Not because it is gross, but because I cannot ride my bike in it. Commuting on my bike is one of my favorite things and something that I do every single day. The days that I don’t, I feel a little off.
This week, I received my fourth Seven. I have had two single speeds (one was stolen), an Alaris road bike and now, a titanium Tsunami. This bike has changed my whole perspective on winter; those mornings that I looked out the window and thought, I have to walk or drive, are gone. This bike is fully equipped with front and rear racks for carrying whatever I may need, studded tires so that I can roll over ice and snow, and hot pink panda bears to keep me company on my ride.
There are few things that I can imagine that would make my life better, but this new bike affords me just another level of freedom because I have another choice. Here are some images of what makes this bike so unique.
Custom Titanium Front Rack
Custom Painted Rear Fender
A View From Behind
Studded Tires
Custom Seven Tsunami