In Which We Contemplate a Non-Cranky Biking World

Drove downtown in the rain, 9:30 on a Tuesday night. No, not really--I shot this Sunday afternoon. But I hope some of you heard Barenaked Ladies.

Well, that’s a bummer. Recently, Crank’s Uptown bicycle shop in Marion announced it is closing.

I purchased my most recent hybrid bike there, and have taken all of my bikes in for service there. We’ll miss you, Marion bike shop—you’ll leave us feeling cranky.

Last week was one of slightly cranky biking. I was thinking that last Thursday as I rode to campus—in winter-like cold, with little wisps of snow drifting down.

Why I didn't bike Monday.

Of course, I can dress for the cold, and, while it has been too chilly for April (it feels like we’re being treated to two Marches this year), it has by no means been beyond my biking zone.

Then again, several inches of show fell last weekend—although, now, the spring is finally warming up..

I hope the warm weather stays The MMU Bike Club hopes to have a remote bike ride around April 21. It would be nice if we were not fighting show on the High Trestle Trail!

Here is the text of the announcement from the Marion bike shop:

"Well... here’s some news about the store. Due to a pending spouse relocation for work, I made the hard decision to close Cranky’s Uptown over the next few months. It’s just too hard to try to manage a business on top of the big changes for her so we’re bringing it to an end. It’s been great to be a part of Marion Uptown and to have you all as customers. I need a few days to get the store set for the closing sale so watch our postings for more information."

We will miss you, Cranky bike guy.

Some spring view. One above is early morning last week. Below are two view this week--one below is Tuesday morning, bottom is Wednesday flowers on campus.