Cheers on the bike

Riding to work on my bike continues to be a wonderful experience. The feeling of the wind, rain and sometimes sunshine, feels great. As strange as it sounds, I enjoy the pain that comes with climbing hills. I might be a little crazy, but at least I am in good health.

The other day as I was going on my usual route, I came upon some road construction. There was a flagman telling the cars to come and go, as I approached he had just turned the sign telling me to stop. I was not happy about that, not really mad, more of a slight irritation. Anyway, he noticed me and quickly turned the sign giving me the go. As I passed, he cheered me on saying, "Check this guy out, you're looking good." I smiled and said thanks as I passed. I felt happy. It's always a good thing to get positive reinforcement, and I'll take it no matter who it's from, that is unless you're a murderer.

The pleasures a bike are simple. That is how I want my life to be. Often we get caught up in the living of life that we forget to enjoy it. Sometimes it's good to take things at a slower pace. You don't want to miss out on cool things which may or may not include people cheering for you.