dreadknought
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Seriously, do any TOL'ers ride bikes?
Seriously, do any TOL'ers ride bikes?
I'm sorry. I've been over the handlebars a couple of times. Once on the paper route as a kid in the winter, Schwinn 5 speed, snow, hill, crash, my stupidity. Another when I first got back on a bike, back a few years ago, someone else's stupidity. Getting back on it changed my life, physically that is.I came to grief as a papergirl going right over the handlebars in front of a bus
I went to work on a farm and have never ridden a bike since...or drive a car.
I've been pondering relocation a lot lately, and one of the things that I've looked at, specifically, is if the area looks bike friendly.I still have one, but I haven't been on it in some years.
I used to ride it a lot when I lived in Chicago, because it was just so much easier to get around (weather permitting). Where I live, now, the distances are too great, there are too many hills, and no bike paths. I've also put on a lot of weight since coming here. It would take some serious effort to get back into riding one, here, now.
No flashing lights or speedos for me either.I'm old school ... no helmets or speedos or flashing lights. Bright colored clothes are always a good idea, though.
I'm sorry. I've been over the handlebars a couple of times. Once on the paper route as a kid in the winter, Schwinn 5 speed, snow, hill, crash, my stupidity. Another when I first got back on a bike, back a few years ago, someone else's stupidity. Getting back on it changed my life, physically that is.
Indeed. God bless.broken bones are apt to change your life....
Well, if you like cities, Chicago is very bicycle-friendly. The ex-Mayor Daley was a bike enthusiast, and so he went out of his way to create bike routes, stands, and integration with public transportation. And I have a friend there who owns a bicycle shop and is an avid biker, who would be glad to show you all the great places to go riding. Also, Chicago has a park running the whole length of the city along the lakefront from top to bottom.I've been pondering relocation a lot lately, and one of the things that I've looked at, specifically, is if the area looks bike friendly.
Bike riding has helped me to be physically stronger. I've lost a substantial amount of weight.
No flashing lights or speedos for me either.
Yeh, climate. I do want to ride along the lakefront, that would be one heckuva moment.Well, if you like cities, Chicago is very bicycle-friendly. The ex-Mayor Daley was a bike enthusiast, and so he went out of his way to create bike routes, stands, and integration with public transportation. And I have a friend there who owns a bicycle shop and is an avid biker, who would be glad to show you all the great places to go riding. Also, Chicago has a park running the whole length of the city along the lakefront from top to bottom.
Tough climate, though. Cold in the winter, and hot in the summer. Not a lot of snow, though.
My mother rides to work everyday and a 20 or so miles on the weekend.
If you ride a bike and don't wear a helmet, hopefully you're an organ donor.