what they say IS true...
you really don't ever forget how to ride a bike.
i bought a bike. and no, not a motorcycle. a BI-cycle. it's been a while since i've owned a bike. and of course, getting back on one brings back all of the memories associated with my bicycle.
i got my first bike when i was 5. it was blue with a white banana seat. it had clouds on the chain guard. it was awesome. and my dad, the impatient man that he is, taught me how to ride it without training wheels. i remember wobbling around on this thing in some parking lot, unable to turn the handlebars and crashing into a curb while my dad yelled, "turn!! turn!!" after i got the hang of it, tho, it was a totally awesome feeling, to go so fast just by moving your legs around and around.
i got my first 10-speed on my 10th birthday. i rode that bike all over our small town. when i was 12 or 13, i got a hand-me-down race bike from one of my dad's friends who was in the local bike club with him. it was really cool, with no kick stand and very skinny tires. i think it might still be in my mom's bike storage, but i haven't checked in a while.
so, i got this bike. a trek 7000.
it's on the lower end of the hybrid list at village cycle. but they knew what they were talking about there, so i didn't mind giving them $300 of my money. i also got a free helmet, air pump, water bottle and bag. plus, if the bike sucks, i can return it within 7 days. i get three free tune-ups in the next two years. i think it was a sweet deal. and i took a little ride on it tonight. when i put the front tire back on, the brake rubbed and the gear crank thingie makes noises in certain gears, but i'll look into that. it takes me back to the days when i used to take my bike apart and tighten and adjust everything. it was nice having a garage. and time.
i bought a bike. and no, not a motorcycle. a BI-cycle. it's been a while since i've owned a bike. and of course, getting back on one brings back all of the memories associated with my bicycle
i got my first bike when i was 5. it was blue with a white banana seat. it had clouds on the chain guard. it was awesome. and my dad, the impatient man that he is, taught me how to ride it without training wheels. i remember wobbling around on this thing in some parking lot, unable to turn the handlebars and crashing into a curb while my dad yelled, "turn!! turn!!" after i got the hang of it, tho, it was a totally awesome feeling, to go so fast just by moving your legs around and around.
i got my first 10-speed on my 10th birthday. i rode that bike all over our small town. when i was 12 or 13, i got a hand-me-down race bike from one of my dad's friends who was in the local bike club with him. it was really cool, with no kick stand and very skinny tires. i think it might still be in my mom's bike storage, but i haven't checked in a while.
so, i got this bike. a trek 7000.
it's on the lower end of the hybrid list at village cycle. but they knew what they were talking about there, so i didn't mind giving them $300 of my money. i also got a free helmet, air pump, water bottle and bag. plus, if the bike sucks, i can return it within 7 days. i get three free tune-ups in the next two years. i think it was a sweet deal. and i took a little ride on it tonight. when i put the front tire back on, the brake rubbed and the gear crank thingie makes noises in certain gears, but i'll look into that. it takes me back to the days when i used to take my bike apart and tighten and adjust everything. it was nice having a garage. and time.
posted by mikraas at 10:17 PM
1 Comments:
what about those of us who never learned to ride a bicycle?
not that i'm bitter...
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