Tom rides with the Bicycle Club of Philadelphia; he’s one of the group that has been doing leader Tim’s progressive rides. Tom seems to have quite a knack for finding unexpected treasures.
When he wanted a gear bag for his bicycle, Tom picked up this LL Bean dopp kit at a thrift store, thus turning it into both a practical and an economical treasure.
Not only does the kit fit his bicycle’s rear rack as if made for it (Tom attached it with its own hook-and-loop fasteners and cable ties), but the curved zipper offers a perfect opening arc for easy access to the contents. Not to mention that there are a couple of handy exterior pockets. Clever re-purposing, no?