Have You Seen My Bike?

This bike was my soulmate bike.

I don’t usually spend ridiculous amounts of money on anything, but this bike was worth the $2000 I paid for it. It only weighed about 20 lbs, and, when folded up, could fit under my seat on the bus. I could ride it to town when it was sunny and then fold it up and take it on the bus if it started raining. I could store it in my bedroom without giving up space. The lights were all powered by electricity generated by pedaling. It was the ultimate travel companion.

And then I took it to France. It just so happened to be Bastille Day AND the year they played against Croatia in the World Cup (and won!) I thought the 4th of July in America was obnoxiously Red White and Blue, but the combination of the two events was the wildest display of national pride I’ve ever witnessed. And while it was amazing to watch fireworks get shot off of the Eiffel Tower, it wasn’t worth my bike getting stolen.

So, if you have my bike, can I have it back?