Biking  season is   short here in Newfoundland, and there are  hills galore;
but I have  hauled my bike (inside) to Bus-Fusion and P.E.I. and  used it
lots .
A bit of a  pain to carry inside, and  expensive to   go with racks;  But
last night  I saw a  beautiful 6-speed, 20 inch wheel; folding  bicycle  at
Wal-Mart  for  $149.95 CAD. I think I can make a bag out of a  cheap tarp
and carry it on top  in the  luggage  rack.  That may be a cheap way out?
Kappy
88-89 Westies

----- Original Message -----
From: "Joy Hecht" <jhecht@ALUM.MIT.EDU>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Thursday, May 26, 2005 6:10 PM
Subject: bikes on the van (was re: unused fridge)

What would be wrong with bringing a bike?  I'm no hard-core cyclist, but I
use mine a lot.  I'd hate to be dependent on the van to get everywhere -
it's a big lumbering thing that consumes gas and needs to be parked.  The
bike is much better for exploring cities, and often for exploring national
parks (great in the Badlands) and other places.  Besides, getting exercise
on the road can be tricky, having the bike is excellent.

Joy

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Joy Hecht
and Matilda, 1989 Burgundy Vanagon

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