OK, I admit it. I still like the feel of newsprint in my hands while sipping a hot cup of joe. The New York Times is my Sunday read of choice and inspiration for this weekend blog post. Because road bikes don’t feature chain guards, we roadies miss out on one of bicycling’s better canvases for personal expression. This pic from the folks at Copenhagen Cycle Chic suits my tastes perfectly for a Sunday morning spin into town. Extra, extra. Read all about it. A paper bike.
Extra, extra, read all about it
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