The Bixi Chicks

I took the risk of living on St-Urbain so I shouldn't complain when my precious yellow road bike finally got stolen. Why is there such a high theft rate in the plateau?  Even though I've got two other bikes on my back balcony I've succumbed to the Bixi world and I have to say it's playing it's role quite nicely.  No headaches about locking it and it's got a basket in the front.  My two other bikes are broken and I'm lazy so they will probably continue to sit and rust.  I still can't believe I spent eighty bucks on a vintage one with the curved handle bars and metal bar gear changer.  One late night after spending a quiet evening with friends (ha ha), I biked home in the rain.  Out of nowhere an ambulance came from around the corner and I skidded to a halt.  My seat fell off and my hip vintage bike fell over.   I went down with it but no injuries though.  Just last Saturday night, I had dinner with girlfriends and Cat and I convinced them to take Bixis to our next location.  It was probably the highlight of the night seeing my scared friend run into a parked car.  I think the mayor of Montreal should close off more streets so it encourages bike riding.  Who needs a car downtown when you've got broken bikes and a bixi pass?  It's also a great pickup since I overheard some guys talking as I went to get my bike at 2am.  "Wow she's actually taking a bike right now.  That's impressive".  But is it really?

(the pic above is of the ladies who biked on saturday)