Let’s go ride a Bike
“I want to ride my bicycle, I want to ride my bike.”
See if you can get that earworm outta your head NOW.
I’ll wait…
It’s National Bicycle Month – what does that actually mean, and why should you care?
I’m glad you asked.
Because this month there are so many ways for you to not only get out and see Cary and our community on your bike, but you will also notice that lots of folks are already doing so – and we all want to be safe out there.
My Bike History (a short tale, like me)
I’m kinda a bike nerd. I didn’t start that way. I took easy rides with the family and enjoyed just getting out there with the kids.
My family – many years ago
Then, I had this friend, Wayne, who first got me on a road bike. (Let’s all blame him. OK?) I started taking my hybrid on the road, but I found it so very heavy to do longer rides. I moved up to a road bike, so much lighter and easier to maneuver. But I was scared – mostly about all the spandex that folks wear, but also about the vulnerability of being on the road, next to vehicles that could easily bump or hit me. I know that I’m no threat to a car – but I also know how easily it is to be distracted as a driver, and miss seeing a cyclist. It’s something I think about all the time when I’m on the road. Read More…
