Originally Posted by
boozergut
I spend part of my work life in DC. Its the one place where people seek out rusty beater bikes to buy. Its scary enough to walk around town. I saw 2 ghost bikes during a small neighborhood walk back in February. . Its a nice place to visit, but I wouldn't want to cycle there.
I rode a rusty girls bike (missing top tube) with a bent up front basket for 2 semesters at college... never had to lock it. It was always waiting for me.