It's crazy how many different subcultures there are in the Lincoln cycling scene. I took Trusty Rusty and she felt right at home on the leisurely ride downtown where the 10 of us feasted on dozens of flavors of chili at O'Rourke's chili cook off. Today's miles = 3.0
I left home on TR and headed to The Cup for a little sugar then went on to The Parrish Project on 14th & O St. To check out the art, entertainment and see some friends.
The art and atmosphere were really cool and the ride downtown on TR was so fun. I love riding that bike! Downtown and back is about 10 miles. Add in today's work commute and I racked up 26.9 miles today.
Have I mentioned how much I love my new rat-bike I've named Trusty Rusty that I found at Precision Skateboards? It's such a fun bike and I just think it's the coolest thing ever. I was dressed up yesterday and asked the wife to take a black and white of me and the new steed. I thought it turned out good and wanted to share it.
The last Friday of each month Critical Mass is celebrated around the world. In Lincoln we meet on the North side of the Capital at 6pm and ride at 6:30.
I took Trusty Rusty out for her maden spin and loved showing it off and riding the streets of downtown Lincoln with 21 other bike loving friends.
Today seemed balmy with a high of 36'. TR doesn't have an odometer and wont But I'm going to guess the ride there and back and cruising downtown 14 miles for the day's total mileage.
I've been hunting for a old bike with some character and charm for a long time, and recently found this beauty at Precision Skateboards on 48th & Van Dorn.
It's a single speed with a coaster brake and an old skip-tooth drive train said to date back to pre-WWII. Note the 'heart' shaped cut outs in the front cog. It utilizes an old Cleveland cruiser frame with a road bike's front fork, and drop bars.
It really handles great and is as fun to ride as it is to be seen on. Phil at Precision Skateboards built this bike and called it 'The Fixie Killer' but I'm naming it 'Trusty Rusty'. He's got several other vintage 2-wheelers, so stop by and take a look around. Old steel bike lovers will also want to check out Tyler's bikes at Re-Cycled on South St.
I've always wanted to have a fun vintage ride and couldn't be happier with Trusty Rusty.
