Bicycling!

Today is the twenty-sixth of March and it is 80+ degrees outside. Rather warm for this time of year. My family decided to go on its first bike ride of the year. For those of you who may not know, it is rather hilly where we live. Very hilly! I love riding my bike downhill and on flat terrain, but not up hill. It's the closest thing to torture that I've ever known. The first bike ride of the year is always the worst, because I am in the worst shape of the season. I'm talking totally out of breath, red face, lightheaded, on the verge of vomiting, etc... (Well, maybe it wasn't that bad, but...) So about half way through, with what seemed like all uphill left, I began to think about all the good/positive things about riding my bike. It was a struggle at first, but I began to come up with quite a lengthy list. For starters, I have all my limbs, two legs and two arms. (It would be pretty difficult to ride without those.) I am relatively healthy, and able bodied. I am able to afford a bike. I had all paved roads to ride on. I had a family to ride with me, although I was a bit tired of their so called "encouragement." It was a beautiful, sunny day; the scenery was excellent. I had a backpack with nice cold water to drink.

Those happy thought were enough to carry me home, and somewhat ready to ride on another day! Happy trails to you!