Get a bicycle. You will not regret it, if you live.- Mark Twain “Taming the Bicycle”
Nothing compares to the simple pleasure of a bike ride. ~John F. Kennedy
In the last installment we focused on getting started. This time I’d like to note a few waypoints along your progress.
-The amazing value of Baby wipes!
-Pants clips, to keep your pant legs clean vs. the chain. Maybe you don't wear pants at work.
-Are you yelling “HAPPY MAN” at the guy who lives under the bridge, who yells “BIKE DUDE” and waves at you first?
-Where do you change clothes at work? The restroom is not the first choice, right...
-How you now carry your “stuff” (Phone, ID, lock, keys, etc)
-What have you forgotten behind, and had to ride back to pick up?
-Do you make sandwiches with Bagels now, since they’re harder to smash?
-How did you feel riding back from the movie theater, under a full moon?
-Hasn’t the route gotten easier? Can you predict exactly when you’ll arrive now?
-Are ALL your clothes fitting a little looser yet?
-Was it REALLY as bad as you thought it was?
-Have you gotten anyone else started in this process?
Your positive comments are welcomed, next time we’ll discuss how much a car costs per month. It’s a staggering amount, and may make you mad.
BTW- there's a famous bicycle race in France, going on right now. Here's a favorite moment. Note when Tyler Hamilton reminds Ullrich about sportsmanship.
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-The amazing value of Baby wipes!
I don't use 'em riding... maybe I should.
-Pants clips, to keep your pant legs clean vs. the chain. Maybe you don't wear pants at work.
I never wear long pants when riding, always shorts. Change when I get there if needed.
-Are you yelling “HAPPY MAN” at the guy who lives under the bridge, who yells “BIKE DUDE” and waves at you first?
No, but I am greeting people more often, as long as they're not trying to run me over... maybe even then. (=
-Where do you change clothes at work? The restroom is not the first choice, right...
The restroom is the first choice.
-How you now carry your “stuff” (Phone, ID, lock, keys, etc)
Waist pack and/or pannier(s)
-What have you forgotten behind, and had to ride back to pick up?
Almost everything at some point.
-Do you make sandwiches with Bagels now, since they’re harder to smash?
Nope, plenty of room in the panniers, lunch goes on TOP.
-How did you feel riding back from the movie theater, under a full moon?
I enjoy night rides, they're more relaxing.
-Hasn’t the route gotten easier? Can you predict exactly when you’ll arrive now?
Route definately easier, predicting arrival totally dependant on the lights though.
-Are ALL your clothes fitting a little looser yet?
yep
-Was it REALLY as bad as you thought it was?
I dinna think it would be bad, just inconvienient at times.
-Have you gotten anyone else started in this process?
A friend started riding more shortly after I did... maybe I influenced him.
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