My interests pre-dated the bicycle popularity of the early 70's. I had a well known childhood passion for 2-seater sports cars and a love of speed. So, I was approached and offered a "deal" on a one year old never ridden 1963 Schwinn Varsity (it was coppertone). In a tiny Midwestern town that wasn't odd... but it was rare. I was barely a teenager and immediately realized that... on that bike... I could be the fastest kid in town. And I was!
Even today I often recreate the same feeling of flying down a street at traffic speed. Even a half-century later not only does the experience feel the same... I feel the same.. when doing it.
Although today I more often ride on a modern bike. There is something to be said for the feeling of a fine steel bicycle (or even an old Varsity).
Last edited by Dave Cutter; 12-23-14 at 05:01 PM.