Okay, this story is actually kickstand-free, but I couldn't think of another bike-related "K" word.
For today's version of Without a Car Wednesday, I'm guest blogging at Austin on Two Wheels. Here's a peek; click the link to read the whole thing. Enjoy!
I got some confirmation that cycling instead of taking the bus had been my best decision—there was a striping truck, painting the outer line of the bike lane on Manor Road. And behind the slow-moving truck was a line of traffic, all unable to pass because they were going uphill. Finally, one of those opportunities I dream about: I didn’t exactly zoom past the traffic, but even though I was crawling uphill, I still crawled faster than the truck. I passed them all and reached the next stoplight feeling inordinately pleased with myself.
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I love when traffic is at a light and I'm approaching as the light turns green and I breeze by everyone. I try to cycle as fast as possible so they see just how rad it is to be on a bike.
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Me, too. It's the "then they catch up" bit that's a bummer.
ReplyDeleteI met a virtual-friend for lunch this weekend and when I had to admit I don't have a cell phone, she admitted she didn't even have a driver's license. This, I don't understand...
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erica
I have both! Yikes! The first time Chad called me while I was riding, I felt like such a dork-- on the phone while holding a bike! Now I do it without a second thought (although I do still pull over to talk).
ReplyDeleteKickstand is also a song by Soundgarden. Hehe.
ReplyDeleteI'm getting new bike for Mother's Day. I can't ride to work but I can do a lot of riding around here.
ReplyDeleteYay! I've definitely worked up to this distance of bike-riding. No need to jump into too much!
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