Hi, I am a 53-year old every day cyclist as I have chosen to commute by bike. My every day bike is a VanMoof Smart S from 2018, before they shifted to only manufacture electric bikes. The Vanmoof bikes are specially made for city use, with integrated anti-theft features (alarm, lock, special screws...) and ease of use features (full protection of the chain, hub gear shifting, powerful lights embedded in the frame, mudguard...) as you can see on the image below. It has been very reliable for the last 5 years.
As I enjoy riding along the channels around my home, I have recently bought a gavel bike from Origine Cycles, a local manufacturer that produces customizable bikes. You can choose every part of the bike, from the frame to the gears, pedals, wheels, handlebar, even the paint and decor. Here is a photo of my bike in its natural environment:
I am currently training to participate to the Lille-Hardelot ride at the beginning of June. I have less than 3 months left to become able to ride 160 km long / 1000 m ascent... I will keep you updated on my progress.
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