This weekend, Paris saw its first glimpse of Spring.
The yellow Mini-Coopers were out, outdoor cafes were packed, and the dead looking plants on my terrace started perking up.
This got me thinking about an investment I’ve been waiting to make. A BIKE. Bikes are a status symbol on the Rive Gauche. Women in voluminous skirts ride them. Men in sharp business suits. They ride them in the rain with umbrella in hand. They ride them loaded down with groceries. They even put their little doggies in the basket and take them along. It is a charming sight to watch, as these people seem completely oblivious to traffic around them. Of course they don’t bother with helmets.
This year, I’m joining them. Only dilemna: I don’t want just any bike. I want to have the bike that puts all these Bobo bikes to shame. Good news: I FOUND IT.
Now GoSport sells the Chainless cruiser. It is the new trend in bikes, and it looks like I might be the first in my neighborhood. Mainly sold by a company called Dynamic Bicycles, these bikes operate by an internal shaft system, with all gears internal. Hence, no yucky bike grease to worry about when you climb on wearing your Galliano sundress.
Add a “Panier” to the front, perhaps decorate with some silk flowers, strap a baguette to the back, and PetiteBrigitte is set to make a splash this Spring!
Note: Bike sells for around 500 euros. Invest in a massive lock if you go this route– everyone’s gonna want it.
