bikes!

I have the best landlord. ever. like ever ever.  He keeps the rent at a good price. fixes things you haven't asked to be fixed. and when you do need something fixed, he gets it done quick.

AND he dropped off these bikes for us to use!

not sure if he's giving it to us or what.  'mine' is the bottom one. my housemate and I, Sat, are the ones using the bikes. we've both spent around £44 replacing the tyres. and i've spent loads more on helmet, lock, and soft seat.  On the first 2 days of cycling, i realised my brakes were hurting me too much. so i started using the other one. i finally took my bike back into the shop today. might cost me another £20 to fix the brakes! ahhhh. so expensive. but i loove my bike. when i first saw Sat's bike, i was like omg. it's sooo cool. and mine isn't as cool. but i've become attached to it cos it's soo cute. and i think it rides better anyway. and i feel like such a girl on it. like i should be wearing a long skirt, with my wicker basket, and tassles!

anyway.  i love being a london cyclist. i really really hope it continues through rain and cold. it still takes me 40 minutes to cycle in (then have to shower and change at work).  and using sat's bike, EVERYbody passes me on the road. it's either the bike or it's me. until i try my bike again, i'll say it's 50/50.