Some time ago I wrote a few words about and posted a little video of my friend Kim, getting herself back on a bike again after 15 years. Giddy as a kid on her new Johnny Loco City Cruiser.
Today my feeds supplied me with another case of rekindled love for cycling. Meet San Smith from Atlanta, Georgia. She talks about all the phases she went through, what bikes she rode and why. Just what I figured when I looked at the pictures before I actually started reading the post. The bottom line: none of them really made her feel comfortable.
One example:
Surley Steamroller Fixed Gear
“I really did enjoy it at first - I went so fast!! - but slowly I missed coasting and feeling comfortable while I rode. I eventually started riding my bicycle a little less every month, because it was no longer fun anymore.”
Then, she broadened her horizon:
“After our trip to Amsterdam and Paris this summer (beauuuutiful bicycles - what a dream!), and doing a lot of thinking about the lack of bicycles in my life anymore, it sort of dawned on me. Why was I forcing myself to ride in the manner of sport! When clearly, I enjoyed more just riding in normal clothes, taking my time, and doing my own thing. I did some research on new upright bicycles with baskets, and ended up going with my little Simple City.”
Simple City
“Well worth my money, and I’m finally riding again with a smile like the above photo!
Hooray for bicycles, and finding out what works best for you.
I’m going to make a post later on this week about little tips and tricks I’ve discovered to making commuting rides more comfortable girls in normal clothes, so check it out! Ride your bicycle, and have an awesome day! :)”
A decision well made, San, you look fabulously Cycle Chic! And welcome to our world :-p.
WHAT TO DO NOW?