Ride of The Week and a Miracle!
January 16th, 2009
A folding Fuji built in 1980’s. The bike breaks by pulling the seat post and folds to reasonably small area. It is a promotional bike for Marlboro Cigarettes. Back in the day Marlboro had Marlboro Miles. Collect various numbers of miles; turn them in for various outdoorsy items, like camping equipment, a Marlboro man jacket, new set of lungs, or a folding bicycle. Fascinating marketing for an obviously hazardous product!
I have to mention that yesterday the stars were in alignment, prayers were answered or some karma was paid back. Regardless of the whys, what happened on the Hudson was a miraculous set of circumstances, actions and decisions. Kudos to all those who helped in the rescue, great job! A special tip of the hat to Pilot Chesley B. “Sully” Sullenberger III, co-pilot Jeff Skiles and for sure the flight crew of US Airways Flight 1549.
Call it a miracle or whatever, but sometimes things work out and I hope that those who survived get to pay it forward someday.
Ride more and pay it forward.
See also:
- Untitled (April 17th, 2010)
- Her Very First Bike! (March 4th, 2010)
- Bikes in Paradise (March 4th, 2010)
- Bikes in Paradise (March 4th, 2010)
- Winter Wool! (January 29th, 2010)
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