You may think you recognize this green bike as it looks very similar to the green bike I was riding around Austin but it is in fact a different bike. My other green bike was made around the same year that this one was (1974 I believe) but it’s a women’s Schwinn Varsity. This beauty here is a Schwinn Collegiate. My dad picked up this bike and a matching (in color-it’s actually a Varsity also) men’s bike for a total of $10!! Can you believe it?! They both are outfitted with generator powered front and back lights, fenders, wheel covers, and bike racks. They are pretty great. I didn’t take her to Austin with me since she was a little too nice and so she lives at my dad’s house and whenever I get a chance to ride her I take it!

We had a nice time together the other day. The weather was perfect and I found a bike path along the water. The sun was out but it wasn’t too hot. Perfect.

My dad and I have plans later this summer to take our matching bikes to Mackinaw Island and ride around the whole island. I haven’t done that since I was a kid! I think I need to shop around for a bike basket so I can pack a little lunch. Any suggestions?