Minna's got a brand new bike!

It's a Novara (REI) Transfer -- a slightly retro "urban" bike with a seven-speed internal hub (like the old English three-speed bikes, but with seven gears) and that has a comfortable upright riding position (as well as fenders, a chain guard to keep your pant legs from getting greasy, a rack for carrying cargo and front and rear lights that get their power from the wheels turning so you can ride any time of the day or night).

I actually got to ride it before Minna (the UPS guy came with it while she was at yoga!), and I found it pretty fun.

It was also fun just following Minna around and taking some pics on her first ride. I kinda like this one, too.

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By the way, if you're interested in what's been happening in our lives, I've made a couple of other posts this month over on abayye that tell some of the story:

• Night moves
• Dreaming of summer -- and tomatoes!
• Putting my feet up -- Hol Moed 2010