Have you ever watched those videos of New york City bicycle messengers? I dont mean the hipster kids that ride fixed gear bikes with skin tight jeans and "messenger" bags around town, I'm talking about the real 365 days a year nor rain nor sleet nor snow dodging traffic, pedestrians, and potholes so their customers can get packages in record time. All to earn 20K year if their lucky. These guy's/gal's are the true lovers of the bicycle. I have to admit I'm a bit envious of the freedom they have, the excitement of the ride, the bike handling skills. The dedication to the bike that messengers have is a pure and beautiful thing. Every bicycle needs someone who loves them like this. Yes I believe that bicycles have feelings, dont believe me? ignore your bike for a few months then jump on and try to ride 20+ miles....your bike will punish you. Let the routine maintenance go to the back burner......your bike will throw a cable in protest when your 10 miles from civilization. A bike demands attention like a corporate trophy wife, and a bike can be just a sexy. Dont believe me look at the seductive lines on a Pinnarello Prince with a full Campagnolo Record gruppo. So I may not have a job that pays me to ride a bike all day, instead I have a job that allows me to ride a bike on my off time with co workers that are cyclists, and since it's not a job I will hopefully never fall out of love with the bicycle.
