《老外在中国》：在中国飞车

"Roll With the Proles"

When it comes to bicycles, all roads lead to China. Turn over any piece, part or accessory in the little bike shop I used to own in Toronto and you will find "Made in China/ Fabrique en Chine". So when I left Toronto for the so-called "Mecca" of bicycles, I figured it would be a natural meeting of minds - East meets West in the bike lane, rubbing handlebars and kissing tires as we veer toward a better tomorrow, two wheels working in unison carrying our loads and lifting our spirits. Well, rolling with the proletariat required more lubricant than I thought as some rust and friction impeded my lofty expectations.

说到自行车，就不得不提到中国。当我在多伦多的小型自行车行随便翻看一个个零部件时，都会发现上面的“中国制造”字样，所以在离开多伦多前往号称自行车“圣地”的中国时，我认为这是一种思想上自然的交汇——东西方文化在自行车领域的碰撞——我们的双手摩蹭着把手，轮胎亲吻着地面，迎向更加美好的明天——两个车轮和谐运转，承载着我们肩上的重担，激昂着我们的士气。好吧，我不得不说，和无产阶级弟兄们一起骑车比我想象中需要更多润滑剂，因为中国自行车充斥的铁锈和摩擦开始降低我原本对“圣地”的崇高期待。