Posts tagged memory lane
80s and 90s Bikes are like 60s and 70s Muscle Cars
The first Pontiac GTO was in 1964. And the last great year for muscle cars was 1971 (with the legendary Hemi ‘Cuda). Today the muscle cars from this era are considered timeless classics.
Today there is also a lot of interest in 80s and 90s bikes, which many people consider to be a golden era for bikes. The L’Eroica bike ride focuses on road bikes built before 1987. I generally like to focus on bikes from 1981 to 1996.
When the Steal is Real
The stark realization washed over me as my SPD cleats clip clopped along with an almost sad trombone soundtrack of dejection. Cell phones and Uber may have straight changed the game, but back in the day, I can assure you, the walk of shame was all too real.
This time, however, I wasn’t portaging a crumpled bike. I didn’t have my bike at all because it was stolen. I get it, countless bikes are nicked every day. It happens to the best of us. But not me. I never left my cherished bike alone for too long and always in an area bustling with life. Cautiously optimistic that my preventative measures were enough to beat the odds.