Tuesday, June 03, 2008

Easy Rider


The Stealth 1000

She calls to me from her lockup in front of the house. She sings to me as I mix it up with the semis in the heart of town. Squirrels and birds in the road beware. We're upon you before you hear us.

My ten-speed sits where I put it last fall, tires flat, no doubt. Got new saddlebags for Christmas, but they're still in the closet.

I don't use a drop of gas or emit an ounce of pollution, but I don't get any exercise either. All I can say is, “Exercise is overrated.” It must be, because it can't compare to cruising pedal-free at 15 mph.

I get a charge out of this. And so does she...