Bucket List
Riding My Bicycle Across The USA: In 1977 I got my dream bike a Schwinn Varsity "Aqua Blue," for $125. Schwinn bikes were viewed much differently back in the day, there is actually still a debate as to the true value of the Schwinn Varsity, probably the most popular bicycle in history as compared to other ten speed bikes back in the 1970's. I have read much of these debates and have come to the conclusion that there is truth to both sides, that is they really were very good bikes but they were also the greatest marketed bikes in history as well. I was riding one day and I saw something absolutely amazing, especially for a 14 year old boy, a Schwinn Paramount, a $600 bike all dresses up with luggage bags parked outside McDonalds. I had to know about this bike, it was beautiful black, with a gold cog and chain. The guy came out the door with a his bag of food and a coke. I asked him about the bike and where he was going. ...