Wake up, you need a bike. Preferably one with a basket and handle streamers like this one here on the left. You've been holding off on buying one each year because of space issues, fear of your impending hipsterdom, and, let's face it, sheer laziness.  Hopefully this summer is the year you will finally decide to do it.  First thing's first, whether it's a $4k Hermes edition you seek, or a $10 lost and found item, check out my "Guide to buying a bicycle in New York City." Next, you need to take your bike on it's first ride. More»