Sep 15, 2010 0
Xtra Packed Weekend
The Bay Area is enjoying an Indian Summer, finally. After a bout of chill-tempered weather, a scorching week and more bleh, we’re finally getting the hot days and cool nights signaling harvest time.
The weekend started with a photo shoot for the new Donkey Boxxes. My Big Dummy hauled the mini-cooler bag by Timbuk2 with refreshments for the crew and models, camera gear and changes of clothes filled out the remaining FreeLoader space. We rolled through various parts of San Francisco, even climbed up to Lombard Street and had a nice carve down.
Carrying all the gear and supplies for our photo shoot
Following the photo shoot, I ventured to the free Michael Franti and Spearhead’s Power to the Peaceful music festival in Golden Gate Park. Not in any rush, I decided to drop it into my lowest gear and chug up some of the tallest streets I could find. Spinning to win, I slowly, persistently climbed to the top of The Presidio. The workout makes pedaling my wife and friends from BART much, much easier. :)
The festival is an amazing experience. Festival vibe, without the festival price. Only donations are requested, no invasive personal property searches and freedom to leave and re-enter the festival. I wish more music venues would follow their lead.
Heading out of the festival I ran into a San Francisco couple with kids in tow. Literally. Mom had her Xtracycle, outfitted with neon pink leopard print, while dad finished dialing in the trailer with their two children. The pair have ridden two Xtracycles, in San Francisco, for the past 6-years, been to Burning Man a few times with them, and now are family biking with them too. Kudos and applause!
6-years, going strong
After saying our adieus, and waiting for a friend to spill out of the crowd, I enjoyed spotting the bicycles that attended Burning Man. They stand out in the sea of bikes due to the powdery white coat of dust on tires, chains, frames. Even spied another old-time Xtracycle and a sticker bike that reminded me of my adolescence.
Back from the Burn
Spotting Burner Bikes is Easy
Another tell-tale burner steed
Gotta stick 'em somewhere
Well worn and loved Xtracycle FreeRadical
Before leaving, I noticed that FreeLoader bags at festivals double as trash receptacles for event goers. At least they’re not dumping food or other soiling items.
FreeLoader cargo bike bags doubling as cap dispensary
Rounding out the weekend of haul, I donated used clothing, completed grocery shopping at the farmers market, snagged more cat food and made a laundry run (282 liters of clothing) to the local laundromat. My thighs were tired, but my soul energized from a perfect late summer weekend.
Donating used, old clothing to those in need.
Another wonderfully lazy Sunday on my X
282 Liters of Laundry
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