Just Ride

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Untitled, a photo by A1 Cyclery on Flickr.

2011 will, for me, be the year I rediscovered the joy of riding a bicycle.  So, looking forward, I would encourage you to not make a resolution.  
I've said it many times.  Losing weight, and getting in shape are great reasons to ride a bike.  They are terrible motivations.  
My hope is that you will just ride.  Ride for the fun of it.  Do that ride that, perhaps, you normally blast through. Stop and take a few pictures, you'll be surprised at what you've missed.
Ride a bike with fat tires.  Bask in the geekiness (and absolute practicality) of having a basket on your bike.  Ride to your favorite neighborhood eatery.  Ride to the store.  Use some of our great new bike paths.  Join a great group like IndyCog.
Rediscover your bike.
I have a sense of optimism going into 2012.  I hope you do too.
Happy New Year!
Ride on!




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