The Importanceof Ponchos and Mosquito Bats

The poncho is arguably the most important bike related purchase you can make. I had no idea the poncho was even necessary until we attempted to bike to a friends house in the rain and were soaked through in 3 minutes. As soon as it starts raining everyone on a bike or scooter has their poncho on. They are made with a long section in front to drape over the front of the bike or scooter and some even have a clear plastic section for the headlights to shine through. We haven't seen one yet, but supposedly there are ponchos with two head holes made for tandem bikers.



Using my pink poncho. I'm standing in front of the bike parking area at our school.




Eric's red version.




Mosquito Bat, where have you been all my life?

 Mosquito Bats are basically electric tennis rackets used to electrocute mosquitoes. You swing them around the house and then, SNAP! There goes the pest that has been buzzing around your head. Pretty fantastic.