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When was the
last time you went for a bike ride? For me it’s been a long, long, time. As I
walked through the house into the garage, I spotted our two bikes leaning against
a trash can. The kickstands don’t work properly; otherwise they’re in good
condition. There would also be a layer of dust on the bikes if were not for the
fact that my boys take them out for a spin pretty often.
Since May is
National Bicycle Month this is a good time to take your bike out of hibernation.
First you may have to get past roadblocks or excuses for not taking a bike
ride. Let’s get the excuses out of the way then focus on the benefits of bike
riding.
5 excuses
for not taking a bike ride:
1. The tires are flat on the bike
2. The bike seat is too small or my butt
is too big to fit on the seat
3. I don’t have time/too much to do
4. It’s raining or It’s too hot
5. I don’t think I remember how to ride
Now for the
benefits of bike riding:
1. It’s an activity you can do for the
rest of your life
2. Bike riding gives you a sense of
freedom
3. Offers a chance to explore and get to
know the area around you
4. Reduces stress
5. It gives you a great workout
Make bicycle
month fun by including the whole family; create a set of challenges for the
kids. You could have an obstacle course, a bike relay or even set up a bike safety
station. If you want to make your challenge really involved, offer a reward to
the family member who bikes the most miles in a week.
Now that you’re
in the frame of mind of thinking about biking, how about taking a look at a few
fun photos (related to biking of course).
How will you
celebrate National Bicycle Month?
Happy
Friday!
