Back in the Saddle

Ahhhh, bikes and the city. They were everywhere!! And EVERYONE of them was a beautiful beater with giant baskets! It was like Rocky's homeland. Everyone rode in the streets and it all seemed good. The cars were way too busy with each other to worry about the bikes. Walking on the unbelievably crowed sidewalks I longed for my bike and to ride in traffic.

Would it be silly to drive my bike the 1.5 hours to New York just to ride in the city for the day? I don't think so, I plan on spending summer days doing just that.

Back here in the new digs in Allentown, I'm sorting out the stable. I believe the Mongoose will be my winter commuter because she has the beefiest tread. I took her out for our inaugural ride today over to my new campus. Yes, I believe she will do fine for the pavement, ice, and snow.

When the weather warms, or the streets are more clear of the elements, Rocky will be my steed again with her large basket for shopping at the local farmer's market.

The quiet, winding county roads are perfect for long rides in warmer weather. I look forward to that exploring as well. I have only seen one cold weather roadie thus far. I haven't met enough people to have heard about mountain biking, but strongly suspect they are near by.

Plans are a brewin....