Accessories

BikeOnMums has been increasing our stock of accessories, which is one of the enjoyable and time consuming pastimes of cycling. Last week a number of bikeonmums received bike computers. For one mum the most important function on these computers is the outside temperature as this mum has been known not to leave the house when it is less than 15 degrees Celsius. I think there may be something wrong with my computer as it recorded a top speed last week of 42 kph which I know is impossible as I was not with Mum1 at the time so I was not having to keep up with her and shout safety messages at her while she giggles her way down hills with no regard for upcoming intersections. Mum1 will soon learn to love uphill. 

Mum4, who is in the process of moving house, has packed her computer 'somewhere in a box'. Mum4 often makes vague statements like this but cannot be faulted over her commitment to cycling where ever she feels like and with no regard for accepted and entrenched cycling dress codes. 

Mum4 getting some exercise

A new bike has arrived at Bikeonmums HQ for the purpose of the school run. This bike was not purchased as someone close to Mum1 suggested, solely because it is a better bike than his (even though it is) but because it has a lefty fork. And what better reason, besides colour, can there be to buy a bike.

Mum6 graduates to new bike

Mum6 has cheerfully withstood the trial of riding the Bikeonmums official bike (the pink World rider) and is rewarded with a beautiful brand new Bauer Comfort - midnight blue. There was some concern that even this small framed bike would be too big for Mum6 so she was asked to complete a test lap of her street while avoiding the usual urban hazards of motor homes and small, fluffy dogs. This she completed while displaying an impressive vague and inattentive riding style.



Mum6's new bike arrives for testing.

Mum6's new bike has arrived and is currently being certified as roadworthy at the Bikeonmums testing facility. Once cleared, the bike will be delivered to Mum6 and she can begin her strict biking

programme of going out when she feels like it and having fun.The seat can go very low on this small framed bike; a necessity to accommodate teeny tiny Mum6's leg length.

Mum6, who is quite unconventional, was telling me that she would be keen to try a lefty shock as she is very interested in their 88 needle bearing technology and would like a front end that is light and nimble and doesn't

have to be muscled around. I agreed that would be very handy on trips to the shops.

An example of a lefty shock

This week Mum1 received her new training goals and agreed to them! She was distracted at the time by the arrival of her mochaccino with three marshmallows though, so I can’t be entirely sure that she was fully aware of what she was agreeing to but that is not important as these ‘meetings’ are really just a formality anyway and Mum1 has agreed to:

1.   Stop ordering mochaccinos with or without marshmallows. A mochaccino is not coffee and is embarrassing for others sitting at the same table.
2.    Ride at least 100kms per week until I say she has to do more.
3.    Ride the 50 or 110k (depending on how I’m feeling when I register her) event in Tour of the Bay in October.

 Mum6 has completed her trial of the bikeonmums staff bike and found it is too big for her. We had hoped that her legs would grow a few centimetres but that has not been the case.  A new, correctly sized bike has been ordered. Unfortunately it does not have DT Swiss rims (see photo) which happen to be Mum6’s rim of choice but she says she can live with the disappointment.

an example of a DT Swiss rim

Audio Interview- Mum1

Today Mum1 fulfilled part of her bikeonmums contract by taking a two minute break from her indoor trainer to answer some  important questions.
This interview is presented in its entirety and has not been edited in any way.
(The views and opinions expressed by Mum1 may not necessarily be the views held by Bikeonmums HQ)