What's it for?

When you drop by the BikeHut you'll see this interesting contraption sitting proudly out front. It's a Kona BikeHotRod. As you can see from the pic it's bound to attract attention, bemused looks and some head-scratching, just as it did at the Argus Cycle Tour Expo a couple years back when I introduced her to bewildered show goers. The BikeHotRod was a hit - people were queing up to have their photo's taken with her - like she was something out of a hollywood movie. Some immediately appreciate the unusual lines of the BikeHotRod, the grin giving away the imaginary ride going on inside their head, yet I'm always amazed at how many passers by ask "what's it for?".

I mean c'mon. It's a bicycle. See the wheels and the pedals. It's a dead give away really, it almost screams "BICYCLE". And bicycles are for riding. So that's just what I did this morning. Unlocked the shop and took her for a ride around an empty parking lot. What a rush. Feeling the three-speed click through the gears and the swoopy ride was a thrill. I'm sure it was an eye-opener to the breakfast goers at the next door Manuka cafe too.

C'mon grab your bike and go for a quick spin. Feel the thrill of it. Bicycles are just great for making you feel alive!