Personal Testimony: After experiencing the worse winter in my history with Indianapolis, I longed for weather just to get in a quick ride. My work experience has always been to get up in the morning, eat breakfast or not, get in my car and drive to my office or appointments, then drive home or meet people after work. What I didnt realize is the anxiety associated with my car maintenance. Will it break down? Do I need gas? What will it cost to keep it running? Since I have been working at The Bike Line, it was suggested to me that I should try to commute by bicycle to work. New anxieties! Will my bike break down? Will I be too sweaty? Will I be physically too tired to work? What about the weather?? After establishing a commute routine, I can tell you that ALL of my anxieties has been extinguished! My new routine is to get up in the morning and eat some breakfast (no worries of calories and weight gain), take a shower (better if you can take one after your ride, but before works well too), prepare for my ride with enthusiasm (pack the night before and get going sooner), leave the house and realize that those poor slobs in their cars are missing out on the best way to start their day! Im a terrible insomniac. Riding has put that problem to rest as long as I get to ride! Bikes break down eventually, its inevitable, but they are simple enough to fix if you are prepared. Weather becomes a personal challenge, but is easily surmountable with the right gear. Gas is not an issue (as long as you have the right diet,LOL). The most amazing part of this adventure has been that I dont feel as though I should stop and have a beer to decompress from the pressures of the day. The ride is my beer after work. Special thanks to those who encouraged me to take on this challenge. Its a normal part of my routine now. Stop by The Bike Line in either location and we can set you up too enjoy these same benefits of commuting or extended riding (or any other riding goals).
Posted on: Thu, 31 Jul 2014 15:13:19 +0000