The Urban Biker

I'm taking a poll here: Who thinks I should invite our friend Chris (well, my friend; Jon's brother-in-law) to contribute to the blog? Chris would add the unique perspective of the New York City biker, and not a neoprene clad carbon frame ride the palisades on Saturday. No no, Chris rides his vintage Raleigh with its cottered cranks (ick!) to and from his studio and downtown. (He lives on the upper west side.) Right in the street, down the avenues, dodging car doors, lunatic taxis, and out of control bike messengers. He's even gotten a ticket for riding on the sidewalk. Used to ride a girl's bike, until it got stolen.