New Addition to the GAYBC

There is a new baby in the family. It's a beautiful purple addition to the GAYBC... and it's a twin! I got a great birthday present from Julie this week. It's a 2005 Gary Fisher 'Big Sur' mountain bike. It also happens to be the same bike that Ali bought just a little while ago. When the 2006 bikes came out, the price dropped on the 2005 s so we jumped on it and saved a few hundred bucks. I just got it yesterday, so I have yet to hit the trails. It's been a bit chilly too, but I'm braving the cold and heading out this weekend to break it in.

How the GAYBC got it's name: Originally there was a one-man bike club. It was Ali and Ali alone. Then, some of us started borrowing bikes and riding with Ali. Then, Nick was the first to buy a bike and start going on the rides. This was followed closely by Drew and Matt who each also bought a bike. It just so happens that they bought the exact same bike as Nick, so there were three matching bikes (of different sizes) in the club. This prompted the name GAYBC. Why? Well, it was a bike club, and it seemed a bit queer to have all matching bikes. Next, Ali got his new Big Sur (in "Ice Purple" the 2005 model color). But when Nick was in New Zealand he sold his matching bike. So, we were left with two matches and one odd ball. So, in order to keep the GAYBC alive, I was nearly obligated to get an Ice Purple Big Sur. So, now we have two sets of matching bikes. The next new bike on the list will be Nick as he has to replace the old one. He's seriously considering the Ice Purple Big Sur (it's quite a deal you know). So, as soon as he gets that we'll be three and two, GAYBC FOREVER!! :)