[RBW] Costco runs on bicycle (Was:Front rack w/ basket and panniers)

2017-03-09 Thread John Stowe
"Our" Costco in Arlington, VA is about as well situated as one can hope for, with bike lanes all the way there and proximity to a major trail. There's a bike rack near the entrance, though it seems to be used mainly by employees. I've convinced the staff to let me wheel the bike through the

Re: [RBW] Costco runs on bicycle (Was:Front rack w/ basket and panniers)

2017-03-09 Thread Jim Bronson
The Costco in SW Austin has a freeway in the front of it, but on the backside there is green space and gravel walking paths that are smooth enough for riding. Additionally, the roads that abut to the backside of the store and green space are bicycle friendly. That being said I've never tried to

[RBW] Costco runs on bicycle (Was:Front rack w/ basket and panniers)

2017-03-09 Thread Patrick Moore
Reed: please post a photo of one of those 50 lb loads when you get a chance. Question about Costco runs on a bike. I've used my bike (not a Rivendell, old Motobecane racing bike with panniers good for 40 lb) for one or two Costco trips, but approach to both Costcos on the Westside of ABQ, where I