B Double E Double R U N...Beer Run

Some people say, "If you are going to do something, do it right." I say, "If you are going to do something, do it right AND have fun doing it."

People talk about all kinds of cycling. Through various publications, web sites, and other mediums you can find out everything about long-distance touring or bicycle polo. Unfortunately, one of my favorite types of cycling is virtually ignored and receives none of the glory it deserves. You might call it task-specific adventure cycling. There are many bike rides that fall into this category such as The Milk Run, The Post Office Run, The Coffee Run, The Grocery Run, The "Insert Any Noun Here" Run, and, of course, the aforementioned Beer Run. Most people here in America (and even cyclists) don't even do this kind of riding. Even when they do, they see it as an irksome, unfashionable activity. They couldn't be more wrong. These types of rides are just dying to be infused with a sense of flair and style. For proof, see how many smiles you get when you make your next trip to the pharmacy on your cruiser bike with your dog in the front basket, your flip-flops and shades on, and an attitude that says, "I even know how to have fun while running errands."