New Bike Rider Revelations
January 11, 2012
New bike rider revelation #1- I see a day, somewhere in the future, where the $104 unlimited 30-day NYC MetroCard will not be a part of my life. 10/4/11
New bike rider revelation #2- Mastering the art of getting in and out of doorways and elevators with a bike, is hard. 10/5/11
New bike rider revelation #3- Specifically waited for summer to be over to buy my bike so I would not be discouraged to ride in extreme heat. But, there was something nice yesterday, about the warm breeze against my face as I rode down the quiet streets of Ditmas Park smelling soil the landscapers were digging up and the singing of birds. But yay a drop in temp today. 10/11/11
New bike rider revelation #4- Inspired by those drivers that sing in their cars and my first experience of riding in the rain, I sang showtunes when crossing busy intersections. The goal to help calm my traffic fears. 10/12/11
New bike rider revelation #5- All ready to make morning pet visits this and my back tire was flat. Had to buy an 7-day MetroCard. Very sad. Found local car service that will take me to local bike shop. 10/14/11
New bike rider revelation #6- A very very long bike ride (for me anyway) to Roy’s Bike Shop for my first adjustment. New mirror, no more looking over my left shoulder every 2 minutes, brand new basket, wine shop here I come and a ride home listening to some birds still singing at the top of their little lungs as dried leaves in the street swirled up in front of my face. Now a delicious vegetarian chicken sandwich at Salud on avenue H. i love my bike. 10/25/11
New bike rider revelation #7- After a delicious 16th anniversary dinner at our favorite restaurant, The Farm on Adderley (best burger/fries/curry mayo and margarita) we road our bikes home down the dark, quiet streets of Ditmas Park. Helmets on, front and back lights blinking, night time riding is just so peaceful. And not only do we have to be extra aware of pedestrians and cars, cats and squirrels also crossed our path. One squirrel sat in the middle of the road as if daring us to pass him by. 11/7/11
New bike rider revelation #8- There is something so nice about viewing the leaves changing color in Ditmas Park on bike, rather than on foot. And because of this summer-like fall I can still wear my sandals as I pedal through piles of dried leaves on the side of the road. 11/15/11
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