My mom, like most people living in Holland, grew up riding her bicycle for transportation, but it wasn't something she particularly enjoyed doing. It was just a way to get around. She was happy to switch from riding to driving once she finally got her license.
In '79 she moved to the U.S. for 5 years and did not ride her bike at all during that time. After moving back to Holland, all of a sudden she caught the biking bug. She was in her 40's then. She and my dad bought good bikes, and had loads of fun biking together. They did all kinds of bike trips in Europe, including some with us when we were on vacation.
In '05 her right shoulder & arm were amputated due to cancer. That did not stop her from biking. She got a custom-made 3-wheel recumbent with all the controls on the left handle and kept on riding. We had a great bike vacation with her last summer, with her just zooming along on her "Buster".
My mom died 3 months ago at the age of 65 (the cancer finally got her) and it makes me so sad that I won't be able to go riding with her again, ever. I have wonderful memories of the biking we did together.
So enjoy riding with your mom while you can, even if she drives you crazy at times.
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07-01-2007, 04:02 PM #32
Biking Slowly Now
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