The bicycle is a curious vehicle. Its passenger is its engine.

~John Howard

Hello organifriends!! In my quest for green evolution- I decided to purchase a bike. I went to recycle a bicycle in DUMBO (brooklyn) & Manhattan and they were completely sold out. It would be at least 6 weeks before I would have the opportunity to get my hands on a bike!! I was a little saddened by this, then I realized what a great statement that was in and of itself. Not only has the spring weather nudged all the new yorkers out onto bikes, but they have chosen to support a great non-profit by purchasing used, reconditioned bikes from inner city kids learning a useful skill set. everybody wins!

Being a little impatient, and not wanting to waste the better part of our glorious (is 45 degree May weather glorious? hello, climate change much?) spring & summer weather here– I opted for the next best route. I went to Frank’s Bike Shop in the LES and got a bike that I put on layaway over a year ago (they held it? what?) Since the bike was almost a year old when I put the deposit down, it is now a little under 2 years old and a little worn, but a beauty just the same. See the photo above.

My goals for this little lovely are::

*Ride to work AT LEAST 3 days a week

*Get a basket/carrier so that I may visit the farmer’s markets for my local, organic cravings

*Ride everywhere else that does not require moving of huge bulky items (which, in essence– is basically everywhere!)

In new york, riding a bike can be a bit treacherous with the countless swarms of taxis and crazed drivers- wish me luck!!