Have you ever had that “aha!” moment while pedaling away? That’s me, pretty much every time I hop on my bike. So, here’s a nugget of wisdom: treat riding your bike like driving a car. Seriously, it deserves that level of focus. Don’t get me wrong, I used to be that guy jamming out to tunes while cruising—just one earbud in, promise! It lets me keep one ear on the pulse of the world, though some would argue you might miss the chirp of danger (or just an angry squirrel).
Now, let’s rewind to a little lesson life threw at me a few years back. Picture this: me, feeling all spiritual, decided to close my eyes and pray while biking. Bad idea. I ended up taking a divine detour straight into a curb and performed an unplanned acrobatic dismount. Ouch! The takeaway? Keep your eyes peeled and prayers in your heart, or you’ll be praying for no more surprise curbs!
Moving on to something a bit chill—literally. Ever snickered at folks with masks on their bikes during winter? Guilty as charged. But turns out, they were onto something. Cold air can be a real lung-buster. Recently, I wised up and strapped on a bandana. Not only did it keep the frostbite off my mug, but it also tucked my chest in a cozy wrap. Big difference! Last time I braved the cold without it, my lungs threw in the towel early, and I had to cut my ride short.
So, here’s the scoop—no more judging mask-wearing winter riders from me. And yes, despite the frosty adventure, I nailed 10 miles today. Stay safe, stay warm, and remember—bike riding is no less than driving. Keep those eyes wide open and those masks snug when the mercury dips!
