I could not have asked for a better guide. A former resident of Marin County and an active cycling advocate, Billy took the day off to show me around. Johns County Parks and Recreation to learn more about the cycling opportunities in and around St. The following morning, I met up with Billy Zeits with the St. I unpacked, reassembled and inspected the DownTube for damage from the flight there was not even a scratch. Augustine and checked into the Comfort Suites at World Golf Village. In Jacksonville, I caught a shuttle for the 45 minute drive to St. Using a folding 28' suitcase that I sourced for my Mobiky folding bike customers, I carefully packed the DownTube and boarded a direct ExpressJet flight to Jacksonville, Florida. Although impressed by the DownTube Mini's handling of New Orleans' rough streets, I was just itching to see how the folding bike's low maintenance drive train and rust resistant materials would fare in a harsher, saltier environment. In mid October, I received a mint green 2008 DownTube Mini folding bike to review.
I also used the opportunity to test out a DownTube folding bike. While there, I enjoyed optimal riding conditions, fun trails and even learned of some exciting bike trail developments. About a month ago, I flew to St Augustine, Florida for a change of cycling scenery.