Riding in Perth
My day starts with a bike ride to work. It is the most beautiful, relaxing and rewarding activity of the day for sure. When I arrived in Perth I managed to buy a second hand hybrid bike paid just $180 (~€ 130). It is an Avanti Blade 1.0 size 54 that needed a bit of care. I replaced the wheels ( Shimano WH-R500 ) with another additional $100 (~€ 70), gave good clean and, voila, I was able to roll. A special thank goes to Carsten and Jacey that lent me the necessary tools to dismount the old cassette and install it in the new wheel-set. I also pimped the bike with some additional accessories (bike computer, small pump, saddle bag and a back USB light for the night rides back home), all of them rigorously used. To go to work, I usually take the long way to admire the Perth City Skyline and enjoy the morning breeze. The ride is very gentle and I do not want to push hard, as this is my moment of freedom before the day at work and I do not want really rush for it. Perth is def