G and I keep getting bikes at the same time. That is so cool! While she has only had her tricycle for 3 months, I’ve realized she should have gotten it long ago. The lessons she never learned riding her old crappy bike happened very quickly — steering and peddling were mastered in days, and she outgrew it in weeks. While playing around at Rage when I was picking up the Hei Hei, Beckie got her on a 12″ and she did really well. It seemed just recently she failed miserably on one at Toys’R’Us, but that was probably 6 months ago — 16.66% of her life, like my riding in 2003.

I have gotten plugged into a new riding group, with a great crowd of people who are all very experienced riders. I quickly landed an offer for a nice kid’s bike for the humble cost of a thank you and a 6-pack. Thanks Durtgurl for the invite, Scott and Robin for the hookup. I am looking forward to paying back the karma with infant props as soon as Alana grows out of them. Giving it to friends is far better than a few pennies and dealing with the freaks on Craigslists.

A new tube and some lube on the chain, and it is ready for G to celebrate during my upcoming belated birthday party.   She’ll think it will be her party, but I’ll still get cake.   After 38 other birthday parties, that will be pretty cool.   I’ve got it stowed in the shed so the surprise won’t be ruined.

the Hei Hei, bling complete with matching bell and bottle cage. Turtle approves

the basket is going to be a big hit