I rode my bike to work today! It is approximately 4 miles and it took me 25 minutes. I took the canal and it was awesome! I haven’t rode a bike in quite awhile (well I have cruised in San Diego) so I was kinda nervous. But overall it was a very nice ride! Brian sent me off this morning and snapped a picture ;)
Looks like I am headed to my first day of school!, haha
The scariest part was crossing the road (the canal pops you out all over the main roads) a mustang was coming a little too hot and I couldn’t jump on the bike fast enough!! But other than that it was a beautiful morning…friendly people (this is gonna sound terrible but I got more hellos and good mornings from strangers on the canal than I do at work, grumpy old teachers…geez!!) I saw horses, I heard a rooster cock a doodling (the kids were excited to hear this) and I smelled the orange blossoms which remind me of my mom, she always talks about how much she loves the smell of them! :) So one day down many to go. I am trying to talk Kristian into leaving her car at my house and cruising with me!!
On my wish list: A bell and basket!
Super Duper proud of you Lauren!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI know I want to join you too!!! But you know how you were worried about your pant leg getting stuck in the chain, well I am worried that my bike will break into pieces when I get on it. I think I am gonna need a new bike.
I have a great bike shop for you!!! With lots of cute baskets and bells....they fix janked up chains too!!! Can't wait to see you tonight!
ReplyDeleteThe comment about me was nice Lo..I do love the smell of orange blossoms. There is something about riding a bike..a sense of freedom, and a bit of serenity..(slowing down to take in the scenery) Some days we just move to fast. I wish I could bike to work. Luvs
ReplyDeleteIt's about time you decided to lower your carbon footprint and do something helpful for our environment!!!!
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