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Wonderful article, Mimi. You summed it up beautifully. :)Quote:
I am still afraid of hills, potholes, puddles and cars. I am still a cautious 56-year-old lady who smiles and waves at the irate motorists passing me. But I can go anywhere in town they can, and when I get there I might be thirsty and a bit winded, but I'm happy and relaxed. And my legs look beautiful!
Great article, Mimi.
I hope more than a few folks saw themselves in your writing, and are inspired.
Great article, Mimi!
Mimi, wonderful article! This almost made me cry: "Best of all, I got my city back." That's the best thing about cycling is that it humanizes the city. I have all sorts of stories and vignettes from my days commuting in DC--people I encountered, wonderful sights that one misses from a car, even inspiring complete strangers to ride bikes.
Thank you for sharing your story. I have no doubt that it will inspire someone to start riding.
Way to go Mimi!!! Oooooh, I can say I know a published writer now! ;)
Great article! So many people think cycling is only for the uber-athletic--maybe your admission of being a scardy cat will get some people rethinking their own commute!
Sarah
Yay, Mimi! The butterflies are doing carwheels and a happy jig!
You rock!
~T~
Oh Mimi, that was such a nice and inspiring article. I hope others read and figure if Mimi can do , than I can too..You go girl..
Right ON, Mimi!
Awesome and inspiring!
Hey Mimi, you should post your old "before and after biking" pictures of your legs! Those were great! :D
I found them recently...
hmmm
http://www.sersale.org/bike/oldlegs.jpg
http://www.sersale.org/bike/madeit.jpg
http://www.sersale.org/bike/legs.jpg
Good strong sturdy girl! :D
Hey I have those SW socks too! :D
Love the shorts:)
CA
What a great story to read as a drink my morning coffee. I think you're very inspiring indeed! and btw cute polka-dot socks. (I have them too, hehe :D )