Northern Dancer
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It's simple they said - once you learned how to ride a bike you never forget.
In an attempt to get ready for the camping season I thought I'd shed a few pounds and build up some muscle mass. I did. Then it came to mind that the purchase of a new bike could be a good idea. I did.
I couldn't go to the store so I ordered a mountain bike online and picked it up fully assembled [relief]. The mandatory helmet was attached as well as a congratulatory letter.
I adjusted the seat, checked it out, attached the water bottle to the frame, and then went outside to give it a spin. Oh, yeah - you had to throw your leg over to the other side like mounting a horse. That didn't go very well because I couldn't get my leg over. Okay, okay, I thought let's slide it over the back wheel and bring myself up over and onto the seat. Done. I checked my feet and they were firmly on the ground. The next task was to get mobile. Like a bike with bent wheel frames I made all of five feet and over I went. Anyway - I've been reviewing the "how-to videos" and practicing early in the morning at the deserted college parking lot. Simple they said.
In an attempt to get ready for the camping season I thought I'd shed a few pounds and build up some muscle mass. I did. Then it came to mind that the purchase of a new bike could be a good idea. I did.
I couldn't go to the store so I ordered a mountain bike online and picked it up fully assembled [relief]. The mandatory helmet was attached as well as a congratulatory letter.
I adjusted the seat, checked it out, attached the water bottle to the frame, and then went outside to give it a spin. Oh, yeah - you had to throw your leg over to the other side like mounting a horse. That didn't go very well because I couldn't get my leg over. Okay, okay, I thought let's slide it over the back wheel and bring myself up over and onto the seat. Done. I checked my feet and they were firmly on the ground. The next task was to get mobile. Like a bike with bent wheel frames I made all of five feet and over I went. Anyway - I've been reviewing the "how-to videos" and practicing early in the morning at the deserted college parking lot. Simple they said.