The Brompton has arrived. I was informed that I should give it a name. Never been one for naming bicycles. Since it is apple green I will call it Apple Jack.

Apple Jack – my Brompton

It does ride nice, but I did have to get use the the sixteen inch wheels and not having my feet clipped in. It is nice to be able to fold the bike and take it on a crowded train and during commute hours. The advantage of a folding bike.

I decided to put a knobbie type tire on my Cannondale Quick. Riding on the road isn’t as smooth as it was with the skinny tires, but I still prefer a knobbie type tire. I find myself riding a trail or two on my rides and the skinny tire just doesn’t cut it.

Of course it is a slower ride, but I don’t care about riding fast anymore. It is about seeing the sights and taking a rest under one of my favorite trees, read a book or take a nap. Yeah I will never be confused with the road racers that always pass me up. I have accepted that when one sees me the pace is picked up to catch and pass me. I’m good for one’s ego.

My Top 10 for the Minute:

1. You’re Just A Country Boy-Alison Krauss

2. The Look Of Love-ABCI’m A Fool To Care-Ray Charles

3. Pink Petticoats-The Big Bopper

4. Lonely Weekends-Charlie Rich

5. Rocky Mountain Way-Joe Walsh

6. Soldier Take Over-Yelloman

7. Talk To Me-Stevie Nicks

8. Only In Your Dreams-Paulette Carlson

9. Zip Gun Bp-Royal Crown Revue

10. Whiskey Bent and Hell Bound-Hank Williams, Jr.