Then I realized that if I stash my new one-speed bike in the Conex that's going to Iraq, I won't have a bike in Oklahoma. And even for a Yankee like me, Oklahoma is less dangerous than Iraq, so I realized I would need some kind of bike I could possible leave behind--or go without riding for 72 days.
A FOLDING BIKE READY TO RIDE
So I got my old Dahon folding bike out of the garage and took it to Bill and Jeremiah at Bike Line in Lancaster. They are going to clean it up and make sure it works before January. The bike fits in a backpack, so I will just have one more piece of luggage, not a whole bike.
When I rode this bike to work seven years ago--50 miles on the train, 5 on the bike--my co-workers called it the Clown Bike. It should look even funnier when I am wearing ACUs.
FOLDED UP
Times must in tough in Uncle Sam's army Neil; even our soldiers get around in jeeps and LAVs! lol
ReplyDeleteHi Bro - This really does look like a Clown Bike...but it'll serve its purpose. Best of luck to you on Thursday, I will send you a good dose of positive energy.
ReplyDeleteWe'll be 72 days in Oklahoma and I will have the easiest transportation to the Post Exchange.
ReplyDeleteHi Neil, just read your story in PR Tactics. I work for a PR firm in Oklahoma and love what you are doing. Welcome to the sooner state!
ReplyDeleteKari--Thanks. We also return to Oklahoma before we go home after Iraq. We get Easter off, but can't go more than 50 miles from Fort Sill. I am hoping my wife can come out to visit before we get on the big plane ride.
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