...I fear for a People, a Society, any Culture (ours, America-mainly), that does not reconnect themselves to something so pure, simple & joyous, as riding a bicycle as an adult.
Recently received an email from a pal in Pennsylvania who was ready for a new chapter to open up and kick in.
He's a retired surgeon who saved many a life, made more than a few better, and did what he could to slow the flow of the Big Black Curtain.
And he's had his own personal share of tribulations thrown at him too... a number of Ticker related issues, that ultimately led to an early retirement from the one thing he loved best, Opening up People to fix em.
He got the big All-Clear from his own personal physician and that was that, Bicycle Time.
We back & forthed a couple times, and then he waited patiently (like any rational grown-up would who is on the cusp of reconnecting with the best of being a child all over again), and a couple weeks later, The Dream was ready to crack open...
A beautiful bicycle, a grown-up who is ready & willing... The Pure Unadulterated Possibilities.
Here's to That, Always & Again...
-S
What a beautiful ride, and one that's known for changing lives. Welcome Doc, I've got a similar steed sitting in the garage. Love every minute of it, it's easy to get lost on it.
Posted by: Ben Dinger | July 20, 2012 at 02:52 PM
Glad you're back.
Posted by: Amit | July 30, 2012 at 11:12 AM
Hey Scott,
I really started riding my bike last year.I'm young, a college freshman, and I was told by my doctor that I was severely overweight and borderline obese. I decided that I would try cycling. I was able to buy an old bike and I absolutely fell in love. I've lost a good amount of weight. I'm almost halfway to my goal. If the people around here don't know my name they call me the "redhead on the bike".
All of that stuff is great, but the best part of all of it?
Is that many of the local teens and even a few adults have started riding too.
-Ashley
An 18 year old student in Tennessee.
Posted by: Ashley | July 31, 2012 at 03:54 AM
Same Here. I madesome serrious lifestyle changes a while ago and got started, and I got my bike a week ago, and i love, it. Such freedom. Such... something. That indescribable, passion. I know you know what I am talking about. The cracking open was divine.
Posted by: Radiowkim | October 01, 2012 at 04:04 PM