Well, i couldn’t wait any longer, I just had to get out on the bike. Thankfully the weather yesterday was okay, albeit a little cold, but after a mid morning coffee with a friend I took the bike out. For the first few minutes it felt a little alien if I’m honest, but I soon got into it. I really didn’t have any real indication of where I wanted to go, so I just headed out and when I saw the sign for Swanage, I thought ‘ooh chips’ and with that, my mind was made up.
The ride was really good, but I didn’t push very hard as the road conditions were still cold and greasy, which as we all know, is not a great combination when on two wheels. When I got back home, the bike was filthy, so I felt that I had to clean her up a bit.
Despite no real benefit in terms of time, I still want to get back on the bike for commuting. I think it simply comes down to engagement. Riding a bike is so much more involving, interesting and enjoyable. Yes the car is safer, warmer and more practical, but it just doesn’t move me in anywhere near the same way. Saying that, when it’s cold and chucking it down, being dry is very persuasive.
Despite no real benefit in terms of time, I still want to get back on the bike for commuting. I think it simply comes down to engagement. Riding a bike is so much more involving, interesting and enjoyable. Yes the car is safer, warmer and more practical, but it just doesn’t move me in anywhere near the same way. Saying that, when it’s cold and chucking it down, being dry is very persuasive.
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