Errand #9

Category – personal care

Bar Method strengthens my knees and quads, which makes me a better cyclist.

Observation – I take exercise class early in the morning, before I have time to talk myself out of it. 

Distance – 5 miles

Errand #10

Category – dinner

Rouge et Blanc is one of my favorite restaurants. It’s on MacDougal, a quiet street in the West Village. The food is (loosely) French-Vietnamese, the service is sweet, and the ambiance is calm and restorative. My must-order dish: Brussels sprouts, crisped in hot oil, dressed with vinegar, chiles and ground corn nuts.

Observation – If not for the Errandonnée challenge, I might have left Maggie home today. I’m glad I didn’t! Cold, rain and wind were all tolerable, and it felt good to be out.

Distance – 1 mile

Lighting –  Light & Motion Urban 200 (front), Planet Bike Blinky Superflash Turbo 1W (rear)

Errand #11

Category – grocery store

Observation – Once again, Maggie’s Mini O bag defies the laws of physics, holding much more than I thought possible: workout gear, knitting, small handbag AND a quart of milk!

Distance – 5 miles