A bike update

So when I bought my bike I picked up a cable lock just so I'd have something. I didn't plan on using it since I barely was comfortable riding on the streets, so running errands wasn't on the horizon yet, but I needed to have something just in case.

But then I took that class and started feeling more comfortable and riding a little more. Through research and what I learned at the bike class it seems a cable lock isn't so good at protecting my investment; a U-lock is really what I needed to get.

So yesterday I went to one of the local bike shops and got a run down on locks. Kryptonite is a really good brand but is a little pricey for me. It's more for really expensive bikes or if you'd need to lock up your baby all day somewhere. But mine is not and I do not, so I got one that's a little less spendy, but still quality.

It's got a nifty little bracket that attaches to my bike so I don't have to carry it in my backpack. Which is good because it's a heavy little sucker.

So yesterday afternoon I took it on its' first spin around town. Went to the bank, but there wasn't anything to lock it to in the vicinity, so I just took it in. But then I went to Canadian Tire/Save On and they have a couple of bike racks. I'd say my first use went well and I now feel more comfortable leaving my bike while shopping.