One of the statements I hear the most is, “I’m not a cyclist, but…” I will generally ask them if they ride a bike, and if the answer is yes, I’ll say, “Congratulations! You’re a cyclist! You’re a bike rider!” They’ll scrunch their face up
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Can’t Ride? Do This Instead, Part Two
I mentioned being off of my bike for 4 weeks in the last blog post, and I offered some suggestions of things you can do. I wasn’t done with my list – so, here are MORE SUGGESTIONS. (Of course, these are applicable even if you
Can’t Ride? Do This Instead, Part One
For the past 4 weeks, I’ve been off of my bike. And it’s killing me. The weather has been perfect – rain-free, warm but not too warm during the day, low humidity – and all I can do is sit back and watch. What if
You’ll Grow Into It – Maybe
Many of the stories I hear from returning adult bike riders involve a fear of riding derived from experiences as a child. The most common one (especially among women) is, “My parents bought me a bike that was too big, and said I’d grow into