Oldschool and not caring
 

We have a 20mi bike path in our area that is great riding and sometimes interesting to see the bikes that are being ridden. Today at the end of my ride I was laid out on the plush grass under a shade tree waiting for the "buzz" to wear off so I could drive. Across the parking lot from me were 6 or 7 riders (mostly couples) in their late 30's to 40 or so. I did not expect to see older bikes. They were all oldschool "bikeboom" rides out of the 70's and 80's. There was a Batavus, Fuji and the rest that I could see from my position were Schwinns (sorry, no Varsities). Couldnt see the other 2 or 3 in the back of the vehicles. They were a trendy enough looking bunch that it caught me off guard to see these bikes....like they have been saving them from their university days (luggage racks and all). No kidding like they just pulled them off the hooks in the garage!



Olds

I wonder if they knew what they had...

I couldnt help wondering the same. What a blast from the past. You can usually spot a classic lightweight roadie/touring every now and then in a group but to see all in the group sporting a nice oldie....wow.

They were obviously friends and seemingly long time acquaintences so I couldnt help but to think they rode with each other and these same bikes back in the day.


Olds

I have participated in a few vintage bike rides with various groups. (A good ride is one in which someone shows up with something older than my Capo.) On a nonvintage ride, I almost always have the oldest hardware. If I am riding the Bianchi, I enjoy pointing out that it is my NEWEST road bike.

Apparently, your Capo is as old as I am!