I thought I would share my story of the bike I picked up the other day, I live in East Tennessee and ride as much as possible. I love to see the same people riding in my community time and time again some even more than I. At work I go out for lunch everyday and always pass the same little shop at the same time and see this old Raleigh in great condition sitting out front. I thought the owner rode to work as this is not a bike store. Everyday rain sleet or snow this bike was under the canopy next to the door. I always admired this persons dedication to the world of cycling. Last week I passed by and couldn't help but notice that the rear tire of this bike was flat. Having been in this situation a time or two myself I thought I would do as any cyclist should do and stop to notify this person his/her bike has a flat tire. I walked into the shop and came to find an older woman behind the counter, I greeted her and told her as a fellow cyclist I felt it my duty to ensure she knew she had a flat. She then proceeded to tell me that she was aware, she has had the bike out in front of the shop for 2 years trying to sell it, every night she puts it up in the shop and every morning places it back out front but nothing, no takers. I told her that I thought the owner rode it every day to work and she laughed, and proceeded to tell me that wasn't the case but If I wanted I could put it to use. For $40 you can have it she said, This bike is like new, the stickers perfect, the paint flawless, the shifters, cables every thing like new. I jumped at the opportunity and took the bike home with me later that day. Although disapointed that the one I had admired in the community turned out to not be a cyclist at all, It inspired me to become this persona. So now I take out my 1985 Raleigh Sportiff in mint condition and ride in conditions I normally would not have hoping to inspire others to ride more.