After several months in the wilderness (Cambridge), I’m moving back into London. Unfortunately, it’s not into the flat - that’s still being worked on… But really, we can’t take the commute from Cambridge any longer. 4 hours of our day was just way too much. So, I thought this would be a great time to get a new bike, to pootle around London on. Since it looks like summer’s coming, this has got to be a great time to get back on a bike.
Now, I should say that I already have 2 other bikes. Unfortunately, neither is really appropriate for leaving on the street and going around town on. I don’t think they would last very long. So I figured I’d get a cheap second hand bike from Cambridge. After all, there’s nothing like re-using something good. I went to a small shop in Cambridge where they were insistent on me trying out loads and loads of bikes. I was there for almost 2 hours - riding up and down. It was a great way to shop, and I did finally get myself a bike. It’s a beautiful 1980s gent’s 3-speed made by Hercules.
It doesn’t quite compare to my super light race bike, but it’s got tons of character. Maybe a bit too much, judging by the rust on the wheels…but it’s a joy to ride. So, as much as I can be, I’m off the bus and the tube now. There’s nothing quite like traveling under your own steam.
