On A Bike
Aug 28, 04:14 AM
Being on a bike is one of the most exhilarating things I’ve done in my life. It may not seem like much but going fifteen to twenty miles per hour on leg power is an amazing feeling. It really isn’t about the destination, the feeling of freedom just riding on the road, wind blowing behind you, or against you, the sun, seeing places closer…
Today, I dropped by a small record store in downtown Fullerton, I was surprised I didn’t see it before. They had so many indie records and Oasis albums, it was pretty cool. Being in a car seems limiting to a leisurely ride. I can imagine riding in my car and passing by that place so many times without realizing it (which I’ve actually done).
The feeling of the road as it bumps underneath me is somewhat hypnotic. Then going downhill is most rewarding after rolling up a hill on two wheels. There’s so about biking that’s almost a metaphor for life. But it would be a cliche to say. But let me just say, if life was a bike, ride it.
In any case, if you see someone riding their bicycle on the road, please be kind. Unlike people in cars, the chances of us getting hit by an irresponsible driver is greater than yours. Also, helmets don’t prevent you from getting injured really although they somewhat help your head, it’s biking safely and responsibly.
It’s difficult to bike around here in California at times. People are impatient and usually anxious on the road. They’d really rather have their way instead of letting cyclists just drive their bikes in peace. There’s a lot of patience and persistence that get’s involved in my psyche when I’m biking. It’s always a good practice.