I understand the desire for light bikes. But let's not overlook the joys of heavier steeds. I'm currently on a Pacific Coast loaded tour, riding my Atlantis, not the lightest of machines when unloaded. But it handles my 55 lbs or so with grace and aplomb. Two days ago we decided to take a side trip to the Lady Bird Johnson redwood grove. Surprise! 1200 feet of climbing in 2.3 miles. I didn't fly up the hill, but I got there, and thetrees seemed all the more majestic for my efforts.
Today, yikes, we ride from Eureka to Petrolia, another ride conspicuously lacking flatness. I will still be glad I am carrying my cheese grater and my frying pan. In the search for lightness, we must not loose sight of the real goal- enjoying the whole ride. -- -- Anne Paulson He who wills the ends wills the means --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
