Bicycles!

Rich and I finally went out and got bicycles today! I haven't been on a bike since about 1991 when I had the great crash of that year. Forgot how to brake, first time I had been on a bike in years and it was one that I put together myself (big mistake there) and ended up in a sticker bush with cuts all over my leg and a broken tailbone. I expect to be much more careful this time. LOL! Seriously since I haven't been on a bike for so many years, I expect to take it to our county Government Center parking lot for a few practice rides before I take it anywhere more adventurous. Need to get my "bike legs" back. Assuming I ever had them, that is. Maybe when I was 12 or so? Or had training wheels? The cool part is that the bikes didn't cost us anything. They were purchased with gift cards received for our wedding anniversary last November from my Dad and my sister and her hubby. They asked what we wanted and gift cards from Dick's was my suggestion. Figured it was a gift that would "keep on giving" and would be a gift of fitness for both Rich and I. Gotta get my helmet from our storage unit and I'll be set. We still need to invest in good bike locks, a small air pump (in case) and some kind of bike bag that goes under the seat to carry stuff in. Very excited about the warmer weather now! Kathy

Sounds like a lot of good fun. The weather is getting much nicer, so a good bike ride is perfect! I actually never learned how to ride a bike.

Believe me, Tracy... they say once you ride a bike you never forget. Well, I'm the exception... I forgot. And I paid the price. So I consider myself to be starting from scratch. Kathy

Kathy, I think when I get to 225 I will buy a bike...I just can't picture my big butt yet on a bicycle seat! But, good for you! Lori