Queer B.O.I.S.

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After much anticipation, negotiation and waiting, my bike has finally arrived!!  Growing up in Europe, biking was just a matter of course.  Nearly everyone in every household had one, and bike lanes were an integral part of city planning and not just an after-thought.  Though Atlanta has a tenuous relationship with biking culture, there are tons of bikers, biker nights, and folks  out training for whatever competition that strikes them.  

So, after deciding that I definitely wanted a bicycle, I went researching, YouTubing, Googling and what have you to find the bike that most suited my personality.  To my astonishment, I found folding bikes!  Originally I was smitten by the Dahon Folding Bike.  I watched YouTube videos one after the other, growing more enthused. One day, though, I came across a review that mentioned a Mini Folding Bike!  I’ve been a proud Mini owner for years and have always loved the culture, product and style.  It seemed only fitting that the bike that I sought encompassed all of these components.  It seemed all my dreams had come together — Mini + Bike+ Compact= Happy Me. 

Despite the hoopla with assembly and shipping, I wouldn’t change a thing about my Mini Folding Bike.  It rides great.  It’s light-weight.  It takes up little room in our home and has a cool old school bell that goes,  Bllllliiinnng! :-)
I’ve taken it to the park and spent a whole morning enjoying myself with nature and the breeze.  I ride to the cafe down the street when I want to work away from home.  I’ve even been able to ride it to transit to get to work — folding it down for transport and getting lots of strange looks. :-)  I’m careful to be mindful of the streets and practice the upmost safety…but I can’t deny, it’s the most fun ever.  Looking forward to taking it out to a remote country area and just peddling my heart out.

Bike Culture is Sweet!!

-McKenzie