I am not a regular Vamoots, I’m an engagement Moots. My rider told her then boyfriend (now husband), she didn’t want an engagement ring, she wanted an engagement bike. I’ve been around since 2010 and she has a $109 wedding band to match me. It’s all about priorities. Nobody has ever told her “that’s an awesome ring” but she often hears “that’s an awesome bike.”
I’ve ridden in several states. My most favorite is Colorado, maybe because that is where I was born. I’ve also been involved in a lot of cycling events over the years including many road races, crits, and triathlons.
My most recent encounter was this past Christmas Eve. A rogue squirrel ran straight through my front wheel and locked up in my front fork sending us both flipping face forward into the pavement. An ambulance ride to the Emergency Room, a concussion, and a broken hand have already netted over $15000 in bills. I have over 21,000 miles on my parts and massive medical expenses have left little money for the upgrades that were planned for this year.
My rider has been a little depressed as she is not allowed to ride on the road yet and is stuck riding the trainer while all her friends are outdoors enjoying some unseasonably warm winter weather. At least I’m still usable. The wedding band is worthless, it can’t even be worn on the broken hand.
Three more weeks and my doctor says we will be able to hit the outdoors again. My rider needs to be out on a Moots that looks and rides like new.