Part Two of the PLRH Wellness Program includes bike riding (yoga is Part One). This is very exciting for me because up until recently I haven't been on a bicycle in many years. Back pain and then my subsequent spinal fusion prevented me from getting on my old trail bike. Ergonomically, it just didn't work for me any longer.
Then my husband suggested a beach cruiser bicycle - the type of bike that tropical resorts loan out to guests. I agreed and the hunt began. My new bike is actually a hybrid. That means it's the beach cruiser style but also has the brakes and gear shifter on the handle bars. The gears are so important in Florida because there are so many hills.
Now when the weather is clear (ie low pollen count) my Sweetie and I go for a bike ride around the neighborhood before we cook dinner. Sometimes one of the kids tags along too. The sensation of riding a bike is timeless. If I clear my mind as the breeze brushes my face I can imagine that I have my beach towel around my neck and my flip-flops in my hand as I glide down the hill to Pines Lake.
I really enjoy my new bike and our new activity. Now all I need is a basket for the back and I can ride around scaring little children by cackling and saying, "I'll get you and your little dog too!"
8 comments:
Awesome. I'll think about you when I ride tonight...I'll wonder if you're out riding then, too.
Sounds like fun! And we are definitely related because my kids would not be the least surprised to hear me cackle, "and your little dog too." It's one of my favorite lines.
And next time I come to Fl I'm taking an extra day to see you!
cute bike! I want a pink one
I bet you look like a real Floridian.
Great bike there! I've been wanting to take the plunge, but then think, "Oh for Pete's sake, then I'll need a bike rack for the car, new bike for Husband, for D-Man (whose bike was stolen), etc. etc.
So glad you are able to bike again! I love my bike--it's almost the season in which I take daily rides on the beach.
Had to laugh about the bike's name. I come from a family where naming bikes is common. "Buffy" reminded me of one of my daughter's old favorites, and old clunker named Biff :)
Looks a lot like my bike except for the gears. I love riding my bike, but the local dogs don't and they chase me and try to get at my ankles.
How awesome! A fun (and GREEN) form of entertainment and transportation. I like very much!!!
I, on the other hand, haven't ridden a bike for over 15 years. Someday I'll have to post that story. :o)
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