new bike

[indysteel]

We'd love to hear more about your trip if you're inclined to share, Mimi. I hope it also lifted your spirit.

[redrhodie]

Picturing you on that bike, in Italy, is a lovely image. I hope you ride it to a cafe for cappuccino. That would be so perfect.

[shootingstar]

Attachment 15404Caterina will be staying in Italy with Elena. And Elena can ride her all she wants. This particular bike would not work where I live, it's just too hilly.

Ah, so you need to leave her behind and whenever you come to Italy, you can ride her around. But it's a "gift" also to your relatives.

I know how it feels too...I leave behind some bikes in another home elsewhere but when I return to visit, it's like embracing a friend ...when I cycle around on a bike. (My bike 'friend' tends to be a favourite bike, the folding bike, a Dahon). I cannot quite bring it to where I am right now, since the winters are harder/rougher but later....

My sister looks after my other 14-yr. old well-used bike in Toronto (it's actually hers. I've given it to her perpetually.), which the handlebar grips needs replacing...later. I'll be visiting next year to ride again while staying with family.

(This probably sounds wierd to some folks here...but it costs money to ship a bike and renting a bike locally, that fits me with decent gearing, is a headache.)

[Biciclista]

I know 2 other people who have done the same, Shooting star. It's easier to just leave a bike. As my one friend put it, if the guy i left the bike with moves away, so be it, but he probably won't and i have a bike waiting there in that city whenever i need it.

[malkin]

Sort of the kitty-cornered opposite situation here, I purchased a bike (It's a red Gunnar!) for my brother who lives in Hawaii to ride when he is here--which I hope he will be more often!

[NbyNW]

Beautiful bike! I hope you plan to visit her often!

[Owlie]

Beautiful bike.

Is it a bit dusty in here, all of a sudden? *sniff*

[Jo-n-NY]

Beautiful bike. It is what a call a fun bike back to basics bike. Enjoy whenever you are together. I also love the color although I am usually partial to red bikes.

[Catrin]

Such a beautiful bike, and the name is great I am so glad you were able to do this!