*Eco-righteous and those who appreciate a townie with a little soul:
I hereby offer you one (1) free used Bianchi Milano (size large), provided you win an informal, no-holds-barred essay contest. Send me 500 words describing why you deserve this tried-and-true, faithful steed and include a few thoughts on how you’ll use it. This is a well-used townie, with fully functional internal rear hub (Shimano Nexus), fenders (front one cracked in front of the fork), a chain guard, grip-shift, a comfy saddle, and all the blood-and-guts you’ll need for an city-worthy commuter bike. Your essay must convey how and why this bike will keep you out of your car…extra points for pithy remarks on why cars are evil and the mechanical incarnation of Darth Cheney, BP, Sean Hannity, etc.
The bike is going well, but were you to take it to its home at University Bikes, I’d recommend you have the capable staff there true the front wheel, adjust the bottom bracket (replacing it probably wouldn’t hurt), and perhaps swap out the brake pads. Other than that, this bike could jump Boulder Creek in red-assed minute. I did it just last week.
This beautiful ride served me well over the past seven years, but the time has come to upgrade. My woman is knocked up with twins and I will soon be towing a double-wide with two (2) screeching boys in it.
Please submit all essays via email by responding to this post. The lucky winner (1) will be selected sometime in early June. No cheating, copying Obama speeches, or offering me happy endings–this is a contest to be decided on the merits of one (1) 500(five hundred)-word essay. You may attach pics of yourself, the nuder the better.
Winner must come get the bike or pay shipping/packing costs.
(Also accepting applications for superhot nannies. Soft hands and loose morals go to the front of the line.)
