The Bicycle Craze

Yikes! I almost got run over the other day in Central Park by a crazy lady on a bicycle! The Park is full of people of all ages riding these infernal machines. JW read in the New York Times this week that there is a bicycle craze sweeping the country. Jeez, this craze of crazy people almost swept me off my feet over by the Dairy. It's dangerous out there, folks.

JW is a part of this nonsense. He just got a custom-built Jersey Skeeter, made by the famous racer, Augustus Zimmerman. It's a beaut. At least that's what Dr. R. says. It's red. And it has all sorts of fancy fittings. Laura was pretty sore when she saw how much he paid for it.

It's surprising how many girls and women have taken up the sport. This picture was taken by Gracie over by the Sheepfold. The two ladies live a couple of blocks up Fifth from our house. They're very nice people. And they are very responsible cyclists (unlike some of those reckless speeders in the Park).

Gracie hopes father will buy her a cycle soon. Mr. Zimmerman has offered to teach her to ride. You won't get me on one of those things, but it would sure be fun to chase her up the drive.

Happy Riding!        D-O-G