Most pleasure per dollar: My 2008 Jamis Aurora touring bike. I don't get to take it on tours very often, but my local rides are instant euphoria. At the moment

Most pleasure per dollar: My 2008 Jamis Aurora touring bike. I don't get to take it on tours very often, but my local rides are instant euphoria. At the moment I'm sidelined because a new tire is on order... Most useful small ticket item: a 12" x 18" erasable whiteboard lap desk. I like to do writing in an armchair and this is just perfect. Years ago I went into an educational supply store with my wife. While she was looking for something for the kids, I found the lap board.