“Every time I see an adult on a bicycle, I no longer despair for the future of the human race.”
~H.G.Wells~
Freedom. Like being a kid again, just pedalling, going wherever I wish…
Somehow whenever I push off on a bike ride, I just feel a flood of happiness. That feeling of being able to go anywhere, on my own steam. It’s wonderful to me.
Judging by the number of people out riding bicycles on any given day with even half-decent weather, I think it’s safe to say I’m not the only one who feels this way. I suspect there are more of us cycling this spring because of COVID-19 keeping kids out of school, and lots of adults home from work.
Honestly, that’s part of the beauty of a bicycle; this sweet sense of independence. Without interpersonal contact (COVID), without a team, a gym, a schedule, or a ball, I can just get out and go for miles. I can go as fast or as slow as I like, start and stop as often as I want to, and it just feels so good.
“Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.”
~Albert Einstein~
By the way, my bike was a birthday gift from my husband several years ago. It’s got to be one of the best presents of all time. How many happy hours has it given me? And I live in hope that it will help me build some muscles on my thighs one of these days. It’s got to- right?
So blessed,
