Don't Forget to Pack Your Bike
Rudy,
Bike enthusiasts who like to travel might want to consider getting a
folding bike. My folding bike provides a great mix of portability and
performance. I've had it for five years now, and take it along on
almost all my trips -- business and pleasure. It folds up to fit into
a standard suitcase and yet performs very well, much the same as my
regular racing bicycle.
One of my favorite folding bike stories happened in Belgium in 1995.
I had traveled by train and bike to the time trial stage of that
year's Tour de France. I was cruising around the finish area gawking
at all the amazing bikes used by the racers. (The time trial bikes
are the cutting edge of bike technology.) Then I noticed that all the
other spectators and even a few of the professional riders were
watching me on my funny little folding bike.
I spent the day wandering around the course, giving test rides, and
wishing my French were good enough to explain all the joys of
traveling with a high performance folding bike. Within this community
of die-hard bike lovers, it was my folding bike that was truly unique!
The moral of the story: Traveling with a bike does not have to mean
being married to it - as frequently happens with a standard bike
tour. With a folding bike, you can go anywhere. Plus, you're always
prepared to go for a spin -- on a bike you know and are comfortable
on.
Keep up the great work on your show!
Rob
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