A (not very dramatic) confession!
Jan. 9th, 2017 09:20 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
garoteI think it's time to admit it:
I am a bicycling nut.
In fact, it's time to go beyond that, and admit that my very life - in the form of my health - depends on bicycling.
For the past week I've been suffering, because a support strut broke on the seat of my recumbent:
With no immediate replacement, I've been forced - FORCED I tell you - to ride my "upright" bicycle again. There's absolutely nothing wrong with the upright. It's an old Bridgestone frame customized into a good touring bike, and I've taken it on many rides including a brief tour of Tasmania:
... But it's not my recumbent. It's not that speedy, panoramic experience I've grown used to, where every joint is perfectly at ease. And that little difference is making me cycle a little less. And with that, I suffer. Wailing; gnashing of teeth, et cetera!
My mood is more down. My work goes slower. My sleep is more restless. My appetite no longer matches my exercise level, so I'm gaining weight. It's all going just a little bit crap, because I can't hop on my favorite bike. That's a pretty big deal. And it's a state of things that I should recognize.
So, fine. I'm a bicycling nut. Even though I don't own any lycra clothing.
Onward!!
I am a bicycling nut.
In fact, it's time to go beyond that, and admit that my very life - in the form of my health - depends on bicycling.
For the past week I've been suffering, because a support strut broke on the seat of my recumbent:
With no immediate replacement, I've been forced - FORCED I tell you - to ride my "upright" bicycle again. There's absolutely nothing wrong with the upright. It's an old Bridgestone frame customized into a good touring bike, and I've taken it on many rides including a brief tour of Tasmania:
... But it's not my recumbent. It's not that speedy, panoramic experience I've grown used to, where every joint is perfectly at ease. And that little difference is making me cycle a little less. And with that, I suffer. Wailing; gnashing of teeth, et cetera!
My mood is more down. My work goes slower. My sleep is more restless. My appetite no longer matches my exercise level, so I'm gaining weight. It's all going just a little bit crap, because I can't hop on my favorite bike. That's a pretty big deal. And it's a state of things that I should recognize.
So, fine. I'm a bicycling nut. Even though I don't own any lycra clothing.
Onward!!
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Date: 2017-01-10 05:38 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2017-01-10 05:43 am (UTC)Let me know if you want to do a test ride!
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Date: 2017-01-10 05:47 am (UTC)The problem is, my garage now is filled with stuff for the kitchen which is being remodeled.
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Date: 2017-01-10 05:55 am (UTC)So far I have nothing in my schedule for this weekend except the Oakland Farmer's Market by Lake Merritt on Saturday, if the weather permits. Let me know if you're gonna be in the neighborhood!
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Date: 2017-01-10 07:04 am (UTC)Anyway, I can stop by tomorrow after 1pm, to try the vehicle you were talking about.
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Date: 2017-01-15 07:41 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2017-01-16 01:44 am (UTC)Sorry, I felt too sick today suddenly. Next Sunday maybe?
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Date: 2017-01-16 08:17 am (UTC)Next Sunday should be fine. Get well soon!