Monday, August 4, 2008

I'm in LOVE


with my birthday gift -- a new bike!

Here's my blue beauty, which was manufactured by Electra. She's a lovely Townie bike, perfect for an old lady! I added a wicker basket, and I am all set to roll (of course, if anyone wants to get me streamers or a bell, I'd love it lol). Craig at Wheel Sport knew just what I wanted when Pia and I went to check out the bikes, thanks Craig! The streets of Spokane are sure to be overrun with us AARP members out on our Townies!

This is the PERFECT bike for spazzes like me, it has only THREE gears (since I never get out of 2nd it's fine), one brake lever (I tried one with coaster brakes and was sorely tempted...), a cushy fat seat for my cushy fat behind, and it's designed with handle bars that are high so I don't have to lean over (always a problem with my sense of balance) AND it's designed so that when you have to stop, you can put your feet flat on the ground! They must have had me in mind when they created this baby!

Now I know Ryan P. is rolling on the ground laughing right now, but just ask B-Z what a retarded bike rider I was as a child (and to be honest I still am). Pia and I went out for an inaugural ride and I tell ya, I enjoyed it more than any other bike ride I've ever done.

Now if I could figure out how to walk without tripping over sidewalk cracks...

9 comments:

Unknown said...

It's a beauty mom, and you look like you've never had a bike accident in your life when you are cruising on it! Happy b-day!

Laurie said...

thanks kids (and Steve) best bd gift EVER!!!

Meg said...

Okay, I am rolling on the ground, but only because you called RP out before he could make fun. Also your AARP comment was pretty hilarious! She's a beauty and I say 'hey, what ever gets you out there riding'. Now you just need some spandex and a shirt with lots o' pockets for all your biking loot. What's her name?

zaideafraidey said...

Oh L, when I first saw the caption and the picture I thought "what is she thinking, doesn't she remember her bike history???" But it does sound like little blue is the perfect fit (no matter what Ryan thinks). I think you should name it Aunt Birdie, for blue bird and a crazy aunt, what do you think? It reminds me of the Friends episode when Phoebe got that bike.

Unknown said...

Mom, seriously, you need to make naming your bike the poll for the week. And B, she really did look like a natural yesterday. No fear in her eyes on the bike at all!

Cara said...

i think its the perfect bike, epecially since you arent capable of standing up while riding!!

Lis said...

With you on the clumsy thing...Kip always wonders how I am able to ski. Love the new bike. Looks perfect

Sue said...

You are one lucky gal - and B is right - Aunt Birdie for Aunt Birdie!

Laurie said...

Aunt Birdie is perfect! and no one is going to see my butt in spandex anytime soon believe me.