An Eco Yuppie would not be as such without choosing a bike over a gasoline-powered vehicle, once in awhile.
I used to have this fancy, shiny mountain bike but I rarely rode it. I suppose it was not a very good fit, and it never felt enjoyable to ride. Unfortunate for me because I never realized there was an inner cyclist inside of me. I sold that fancy bike, which set me on a course towards my newest hobby.
If you are an urbanite like me, then you’ve likely seen the booming trend of vintage road bikes flooding the road ways. This intrigued me, so I decided to find one for myself. Bike shops. Ebay. Yard sales. Local Craigslist listings — bingo. And it was magic when my hands reached forward for those curved handlebars — I felt the lure of the road calling me onward. Laugh, you may, but there is nothing like finding a bicycle that suits your stature, body type, and personality.
You need a cup of sugar, neighbor? — I’m on it, I shall pedal to the market for you! Feeling guilty for that large cup of frozen yogurt? — No worries, let’s bike through the park!
Now, I am slightly obsessed with searching Craigslist for vintage steel ten speed bikes at reasonable prices. I am set on having an entire fleet of two-wheeled steeds for friends and guests to enjoy when embarking on mini adventures to local shops, bars, markets, and restaurants.
Plus,it is great fun to customize and quirk your ride. Browse the site Old Ten Speed Gallery for a glimpse into my obsession. Fair warning, you may catch the fever.
