What do you do when you find yourself with two hours free in the afternoon? Hop on the bike, of course! As someone who mostly rides her street bike to and from work (the weekend preference, when the weather isn't interfering, is dirtbiking!) the freedom of a ride in the afternoon with the music playing, no backpack or tank bag, and no path is freeing. There are other riders out to wave to, parks to visit, and cool vans with smarty pants and Indian stickers. There are gently curving roads near work, that encourage practicing turns at speed. There are kids getting out of school, waving excitedly as a motorcycle goes by.
When I'm not sure how to lose myself in myself, and leave work at work, my answer is 'hop on a bike.' The bike is a place where no one else enters... It's solitary, yet social. Riding is all about independence, balance, self-sufficiency. Yet, see someone else on two wheels, and there is an instant camaraderie... Riders instantly connect and share. "Nice day for a ride."
Yes. Yes it is.
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