Thirty years ago today, I took a test ride on a Motobecane Grand Touring. It was such a great riding bike, I had to buy it. And it seemed like a LOT of money to spend on a bike-- $250! Still, it was worth every penny to me.

30 years later, I still have my Motobecane, and it's still my first love. To celebrate our 30th anniversary, I brought home a companion-- a 1976 Motobecane Grand Touring mixte. Same color, gun metal grey. She's a year older, but they look so good together. I'll post pics when I can borrow a camera.

This is the year I begin the restoration, and transformation of the bike into a randonneur. Twin randonneurs, now, with the mixte. It's going to be a great project!


A nice memory on the first day of summer. Happy summer, everybody!