Some blasts from the past.

 A local bar and restaurant, "The Old Dog Tavern" held a Vintage bike show/swap 

in their courtyard this past weekend.

roadies from the '70's bike boom

 cruisers

 of all types

as well as this one interesting local oldie

 which I had never known to exist.

There were some which were early versions of bikes being made today,

(an early extracycle, perhaps)

(Grant Peteson's inspiration for Bosco Bars and twin top tubes)

as well as some beautiful restorations,

like this gorgeous Elgin cruiser.

One all original Dawes from the 50's era of rando bikes

which had a really nice barcon shifter,

as well as a link to my own past

 a nice black Raleigh Sport.
 That is the first "real" bike from my childhood.

I was the only kid in school with a multi-speed bike.

I was able to see a couple interesting modifications,

like this transformation of a Brooks saddle from sprung to solid

and this bike, painstakingly wrapped in bamboo.

If you ever think you are getting obsessive,

remember whoever wrapped this Pletscher rack.

All in all the show was a nice hour or two to enjoy some old bikes

 with a brew  a sandwich and some chat.

A small crowd of all kinds had assembled on a beautiful afternoonto enjoy the novelty.

 Hopefully it will get more publicity and a larger crowd in the future.