We Ride Again

Its been awhile since I started the bicycle life-style change, and unfortunately I've fell off the routine for the last few months. Things change... and given the nature of my new job, it is becoming more and more difficult to continue the green, alternative, healthy life-style of bike commuting.

But, it is time to ride again... After the last few months I've felt like there's been something missing. The joy and relaxation felt through cycling was gone and the stress of daily life replaced it. This is something many people overlook when contemplating whether or not to start commuting. When we're driving to any destination from point A to point B, we're always stressed out about the fact that "we can go faster." That very thought lingers in our minds, and as a result, creates unnecessary stress and tension. As we turn to the idea of bicycle commuting, we set aside a time frame, either an hour to 2 hours, to get to our destination. By allocating an estimated time frame, our minds are at ease. We bike to our destinations while maintaining the time set aside for our bike commute. I encourage everyone to try a few bike commutes, and sit back as your daily tension and stress disappears.

Until then, here's a video that always inspires me to get out and ride:


Whether I am the Weekend Warrior or the Weekday Commuter, it's time to ride again.