My frugal and energy efficient grocery getter..

[Fumesucker]

Here's what I've been using lately do do my shopping, it's working pretty well for me so far. If I dress reasonably warmly I can ride down into the thirties without getting too uncomfortable, a little vigorous pedaling is remarkably warming. I've managed to carry two weeks worth of groceries plus a medium bag of dry dog food and not felt the trailer was overburdened, I could have carried another bag of dog food easily. The arched sides of the trailer fold upwards to make a frame for a nylon enclosure that is very nearly weather tight and easily as big as some car trunks.

I've had the bike for going on five years now but I just got the trailer this summer, both found on Craigslist. The bike is lighter than it looks and far superior to a regular bicycle for anyone who has back or neck problems, it's lovely to actually be able to look around at the scenery and traffic and not focus ten feet in front of your front tire. I go two miles on a regular bike and I'm in pain, I've done thirty plus on this without a problem.

[RainbowSuperfund]

1. I should have held on to my baby trailer. It makes a great grocery getter. :)

I like the comfortable looking seat on your bike too. We relocated a few years ago and decided to forgo a second car at this time. We chose a house within walking distance of stores and schools. I have really enjoyed running erands on bike. It's a slower life and I like it that way. I can bike right up to the door of most places I go to, walk in and out sometimes before the car drivers have found a parking spot. I noticed the secratary at my daughters school has started riding her elegant ladies bike to work sometimes now too. It is such a pleasant way to travel. It can be contagious.