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Today I rode my bike to the Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica to visit the Apple Store and REI.


As part of the "Let's Go Ride a Bike" Summer Games, I left a fellow cyclist a note on their bike.

Ever since I became interested in bikes I've always had a thing for the Electra Townies. They are just so cute! I like the way this one is accessorized with a wicker basket and brown leather saddle and grips. Very pretty.


I hope my note brightened their day (and that they don't think I'm some kind of stalker)!


If you like the idea of leaving a note for a fellow cyclist take a look at these "Your Bike is Hot" spoke cards.


This post is an entry for the "Let's Go Ride a Bike" Summer Games. (Social Cycling - Leave a nice note on a bike.)

Welcome, Dave!

Dave and his new Electra Townie 7D

This is my friend Dave.  He asked me to go bike shopping with him to help him pick out a new bike.  It's been many years since he's been on a bike.  It was the first time I've done a true "bike consult" and it was so much fun!  He wanted a bike that was comfortable and easy to use for tooling around town and the beach on the weekends and perhaps riding to work on occasion - work being just a few miles from his home - and he knows himself well enough to know he's not a speed demon.  After considering several options at a few different bike shops he settled on the Townie - which I think is a great choice!  I was seriously considering the same bike when I first started shopping.  He especially loved the orange accents on the black bike.  It really is quite stylish, and it's a great value to boot.  It's definitely a bike to consider if your new to the world of cycling, or you're considering any kind of cruiser or comfort bike.

He also got a helmet, a pump, a lock, a bottle cage and bottle, and a set of lights.  He's all set!

Now I'm going to e-mail him a link to Bicycling Street Smarts so he'll feel safe and well-equipped on the road.