Left Bank Bike
When I had a car I wasn’t one of those people who loved their car. And my car was certainly not an extension of my personality. But since I started biking, I’ve been looking for that perfect bike. One that’s like a best friend who completes your thoughts… and has two wheels.
Well, I’ve found that bike.
The bike is classic looking and rides like a Django Reinhardt song. Somehow I find myself dressing in 1920’s inspired outfits (well, more than usual) and speeding around the left bank of Boston daydreaming it is a little more like a certain other left bank:
The bicycle is so lovely it seems to have a bit of a traffic calming effect.
And sometimes that creates a bit of a problem for an artist. Like when my bike kept me company at my recent open studio.
But, still, I wouldn’t be all that sad if more people fell in love with bikes.
Nice ride. Basket or rear rack?
For a girl who isn’t into cars, i’m always amazed at how remarkably well you draw them! ……just saying
Love the bike! I love my own bicycle also, which is a Pashley Roadster Sovereign. See the photo at:
http://www.pashley.co.uk/products/roadster-sovereign.html
Mine is the large frame version with the double top tube as I am 6′ 8″ tall. I love it!
The only thing that I might suggest with the bicycle shown in the cartoon is that you might consider a chaincase and a skirtguard. That would ensure that your clothes are fully protected.
Yay, I’m in love with my Soma Buena Vista too! She has a name (actually, a name *and* a nickname). And great drawings – I guessed it was a Buena Vista before I clicked on the link! And if the drawings are at all representative of the actual build, it looks very similar to my build – seeing these was almost like looking at a drawing of my own bicycle!
Great strip and great bike! My VO Rando approves also…