Earlier this year, when the weather
got warmer I found myself looking at bicycles. I got it in my head that I'd
like to buy one. "After all, they are the vehicles of writers and poets." I visualized myself riding around the block with the breeze
blowing through my hair, like in the old days. It had been years since I had
been on one. But I believed the notion
that you never forget how to ride one. I was rusty, that was all. Well that
turned out to be false. I forgot to take
into consideration my bad knees. I found I couldn't even get on one. The 26
inch was impossible. My legs were just too short to pull up over the bar. So
the sales clerk suggested I try a 24 inch.
Even then I found it difficult to get on. And when I finally did,
keeping my balance on the thing was a struggle. I was doomed to fall. I didn't want to break a leg. I was so
frustrated. How could something I once did with ease be so arduous? Upsetting
for sure. But common sense prevailed. I had to admit my bicycle riding days were over. I left
the bicycles on the rack for someone else to buy and enjoy. Do you ride?
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My bike is hanging out in the garage. It is old and it's hung up there for years now. I refuse to get rid of it thinking there might be a day I'd like to use it, but in reality I too know my bicycle days are over. It was fun when I did it and the memories are good,
I used to - I gave it up when we moved to our neighborhood - we have stiff hills in all directions! sandie
No,dont ride any longer, and dont have a bike hidden in the garage or attic.
Ahhh sweetheart, this one makes an old guy smile, for the right reasons.......
my bikes are in the garage collecting dust.
What about a bike with two back wheels? I've seen lots of those here. Could be easier to get on?
Son just bought a bike, I'll have to get on his and see if I can still ride one. I haven't ridden since he was in grade school and we would take bike rides together. (except the bike at the gym of course, LOL :)
betty
I don't either! Like you I don't care to get hurt!! I ride in my mind though!
Taryterre, this post brought a smile to my face because I used to ride my bike all the time! Those were the good 'ole days for sure. I haven't been on one in years. So sorry you aren't able to ride any more, but just wanting to try it once again means the world. When I rode, it was a mountain bike, and they were popular back then.
Love,
~Sheri
Oh, these look like "beach cruisers." They are very IN right now, and the girls have them.
~Sheri
I had John air my tires up a couple of years ago and I rode but I think my balance isn't as good. What I long to do is skate but I sure don't trust myself to do that.
I have a pink one like the one in the last picture. I love it! I don't get on it much, but it always makes me smile.
I never liked riding a bike, even when I was a kid. I had one, but never got very far on it. There are a number of things I enjoyed that my creaky body doesn't permit anymore and that does make me sad.
I'm in the same boat as you (or on the same bike??!). I'd love to ride a bike but the old knees just won't allow it. I'm lucky if I can walk around a block.
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