Things I've Learned about Riding a Bike...
About three weeks ago my husband and I were walking the dog. All of a sudden he said, "I think we should buy a bike each to keep fit."
"Hmmm," I said, and then after a bit of lightning quick thought, I added, "Okay. Good idea." I mean any thought of fitness and exercise should be encouraged, right?
One week later we had our bikes. I hadn't expected him to move so quickly, dammit. I thought it was one of those ideas that would be shelved. Ah-ah. Suddenly I was the owner of a brand new bike, which was a bit daunting for a person who had never owned one as a kid. (We lived on a farm and there was no where suitable to ride a bike).
Luckily riding a bike isn't something you forget and after a little bit of wobbling down the road I was all set. I've come to enjoy my daily bike ride. Here are a few things I've learned about bikes and the riding of:
- There are loads of hills around where we live. The road might look flat but believe me, the hills are there...lurking...
- A pretty colored helmet doesn't mean it will look sexy when it's on your head.
- Gel seats are the best invention.
- I am not a speed demon. I hate hills and speed.
- My husband is a speed demon.
- Shorts, bike riding, and building sites equals embarrassment.
- Some cars and their drivers don't like sharing the road.
- It's a great time to think about plotting and writing but watch for those potholes!
- Riding a bike is hard work.
- You get to see lots more e.g. gardens and wildlife
- It's addictive
- Gel seats are the best invention!
What things do you like doing in your spare time? How do you keep fit? Do you play any sports?
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posted by Shelley Munro at 4:18 PM
15 Comments:
Woohoo! You look great on the bike, Shelley.
Seriously though, I admire you and your husband for trying to keep in shape. I'm strictly a walker. I didn't even like bikes when I was a kid--too fast. LOL Speed demon, I'm not.
I can totally relate. The hubby took up cycling in a major way after we were first married. I pretty much hated it. Couldn't figure out the shifting, did not have a gel seat!, and he always picked epic rides ( read minimum 3 hrs). Was so relieved when he found a friend from work that he could "play" with. Plus it gave him and our boys another sport to bond over.
Cathie - Eek! 3 hours???? I've just returned form a 35 min ride - (about 8 - 10 km). That's more than enough for me!
NJ - I love to walk, too, which was why I was a bit dubious about the bike. We still walk the dog a couple of times a day so I vary my exercise. I had to do something to beat writers' bottom spread!
I think bike riding is great exercise.
Good for you, Shelley!
Hey, that's a nice activity to do with the hubby!
I don't ride bikes or anything, exercise I get playing with my grandson and working on my yard. In freetime I read do all sorts of crafts teach some craft classes.
I used to play volleyball but busted up my ankles to much
I think I need to get a bike used to love riding one as a teen and kid before I got a driver's license would bike for miles and miles. But are the seats really more comfortable.
Renee: Eek - don't talk to me about gears. It's taken me a while to work everything out. I've never owned a bike before.
Liz: I like volleyball, although I haven't played for a while. I don't like the sound of the busted ankles, though!
Lisa: Oh, boy - I hear you about the helmet hair!
Crystal: I refuse to play board games with my hubby. He gets so serious and he alway wins! ;-)
Gel seats? Yep, they're so wonderful my son just stole mine off my bike and put it on his! ROFL!
TJ
www.tjmichaels.com
You look kewl. I haven't cycled in ages. The last time I remember we had to get up this steep incline. I simply got off and walked. LOL
TJ - ROFLOL! Your son sounds smart!
Jennybrat: thanks! I didn't go riding today - it was too windy. Wind is not fun for a bikie!
Tehya: Glad you found us! Swimming is great exercise. Have you tried water aerobics? That's a lot of fun, but very hard work. Takes a bit of coordination to follow the instructor and stay afloat!!
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