Less Car; More Bike Part Five of Eight

Shoot a few scenes out of focus. I want to win the foreign film award- Billy Wilder
Marriage is a wonderful invention: then again, so is a bicycle repair kit- Billy Connolly

I want to thank you for your continued reading of this series. I’m surprised we’re at part five already! Just like in #1 of the series, maybe it’s time for some honest reflection. Have you been affected by the rising price of gasoline? Have you been able to cut down on unnecessary trips? I’d like to not be a doom-sayer, but if just one refinery hiccups in our country we’re gonna be reviewing this series much closer. Have you actually ridden or walked to the grocery store and brought a load home?

Well, why not? What are you waiting for?

In chemical reactions there’s a point where something reacts. If heat is required it’s usually termed the “activation energy”. For me it happens to be called laziness, and it takes a little more discomfort to change. Whatever is holding you back, let’s get over it. Let me take a wild guess... If you haven’t ridden much in the last few years there could be a little fear of committing yourself to a bike trip. This is a relationship with a machine that’ll have to develop to reach your goal of “Less Car”. We have a terrific relationship helper for bikes called the “Survival Kit” that mirrors the Ten Essentials that hikers use. If you’re going riding, you should always have the basic five: Helmet, Water, Spare Tube, Pump and a basic tool for minor adjustments. If you’re going out for fun (Let’s say a couple hour long ride, maybe stop to eat somewhere) you might add another five items: Shorts, Jersey, Gloves, Shoes and a lock or cash. As you gain in experience you may see the value of a smaller seat, better tires and making friends while you’re out riding. You’re not alone in this thing, other cyclists want you to do well also. As usual, please feel free to stop by any Sport Chalet location to ask for ideas and help in this.

I’d love to get your comments too!

This video is a little eccentric, with a society of Supermen amazed by the powers of the BICYCLE REPAIRMAN. I can't resist including it though.