Can't believe I'm posting again - and from Istanbul.

First off - my excuse sentence:


I was in Taiwan a few months back, hoping I would have this awesome bike story - I had plans to ride with this Canadian guy that lives and races in Taiwan - anyway it all fell though and there was no ride - and no awesome blog story.


About 2 months later I find myself in Portland OR - and after a bit of negotiating I find I am the proud owner of a Bike Friday Crusoe - whose previous owner bought it brand new and never rode it - that’s going to make some good stories I thought. I rode the heck out of it in Portland - several 20 mile rides and a 50.


Next thing I know - after a bunch of creative packing and weighing of luggage (to stay below the 50# limit) my Bike Friday is sitting in my hotel room in Istanbul. A week goes by - and the bike is still sitting - almost 2 go by and it is starting to gather dust. I start considering my ad for EBay - Slightly used second owner Bike Friday Pocket Crusoe.....


After a big push from my wife ("you brought it all the way there with you - you better ride it") I ventured out - by myself - not knowing the language - had no idea where I was going.... I'll let the pics talk. First ride:

The second ride:


Both rides were about 30 miles each - nothing major - but well worth it. All I can say is that this is awesome - it's a little strange riding out of your comfort zone, but well worth the reward - The BF has made to one of my bikes that I will probably never get ride of. It allows me to ride where I never imagined I would - the only regret I have is not buying one 18 months ago.