Like Writing A Bike

[AlroyFarms]

I just bought a mountain bike. There's lots of great desert trails in the foothills where I live. 

I wanted a kayak, but my suv got totaled and I drive a toy car without a rack now. The choice seemed obvious. 

I haven't been on a bike since I was about 8 years old but couldn't really ride anywhere except to the nearest shops for snacks and baseball cards. 

This thing is a behemoth! 

Had to go with the 29 inchers because the other one felt way too small. I hopped on and my knees were brushing my chin. Will be swapping out the seat because this one came defective with a padded banana to straddle. 

Got the helmet. Already had the pump--and with some simple modifications it should be ready for a tire in no time! 

I thought I was way too macho for the elbow and knee pads but after taking it out for a whirl I didn't realize I have to gear up and gear down, got my legs all pretzeled, and almost got hit by a pickup.

Heading back to the store for the pads..

Hopefully I can update this thread with some pics in the coming days and weeks. 

I'm so excited!

[Oldcarpy2]

Last bike I had was a Triumph at Uni.  Push bike.  My stoned biker mate looked it over.  "Man, is that a 250cc Tiger Cub"? 

Oh dear.

When a boy, I had a  purple Raleigh Chopper bicycle.  Was cool.

[schuyler]

Is that like riding a novel?

[Quantum12]

@schuyler



Its like riding with time like Harold and Maude…

[SurferSoul]

Been into mtb for a good few years now, it’s bloody great fun and brilliant for your health. Except when you come a cropper which is why the pads are needed. The main thing I like about it, is it forces you to get in the zone, you are focused on that one thing only and everything else falls away.

[Quantum12]

@SurferSoul

It’s really good for your body and brain. After a good ride your body is still burning calories.

[SurferSoul]

After a good ride my legs take two days to recover at least!

[Maxmars]

The rides can be fantastic

The join between rider and bike can become so natural as to 
be able to say without hesitation
you become one.

On the flip-side of that wondrous sensation..
the injuries....
oi...

("Flip side,"... nudge nudge, wink, wink.)

[AlroyFarms]

Is that like riding a novel?

I imagine so.