Otto Is Ready for the New Season

Otto is just out of his yearly checkup, with a couple of upgrades:

With the new front rack in place I am debating whether I want to keep the crate or move on to panniers. The crate is always there, so I can always make a stop at the grocery store, but it’s bulky. Panniers can be removed but I need to have them attached if I want to make a stop at the grocery store. Trade-offs…

Anyway, a couple of photos of Otto with the new additions:

Otto right out of the bike shop
Otto right out of the bike shop

Otto with some neighbours in the background
Otto with some neighbours in the background

Still icy!
Still icy!

Rideau Canal, still frozen
Rideau Canal, still frozen

Things are still icy though. The big meltdown is starting, but until all the salt already on the ground is washed up, riding is just risking getting all gunked up (both bike and rider).