Originally Posted by
cccorlew
I visited Cuba and saw 2 road bikes (with full kit riders,) unfortunately from a bus window. I so wanted to know their stories.
I also wanted to find a cycling store, or club, but wasn't there long enough to locate one. I'd have bought a local club or team jersey (if there is such a thing) for almost any amount.
I did see tons of bikes, mostly clunkers that will never die.
bike cuba 2 by
ccorlew, on Flickr
I'd love to get to go again, but it seems unlikely.
bicycle flower vendor by
ccorlew, on Flickr
In my various travels I've yet to find a "bike shop" as we know it. I've found bikes for sale in general merchandise stores, usually very cheap quality bikes from China. A $100 Walmart bike equivalent was $200 Convertible Pesos ($220 US). I don't know who's buying them when the average labourer earns $15/month.
Check out the seat on the bike above - and we sometimes complain about our seats being uncomfortable.
Thanks for sharing the photos!