daily slice-of-life photo blog of a Gen-X dad
I enjoyed a delightful ride to the park today. With no one else around, I had the chance to snap a photo at the skatepark. I used to come here with my boys and skate. It was always lots of fun, even for beginners!
This evening, Sophie (my 1972 Peugeot bicycle) and I went for a ride on the local hike and bike trail. Despite the scorching heat, we managed to ride to the end of the trail and back without any issues. Compared to my Brompton, the Peugeot is not very comfortable, though it is much faster. When I was 12, I rode this bike on a YMCA trip from San Francisco to Torrance. I don’t remember it being uncomfortable. In fact, I barely remember how I felt on the bike, but I do recall having a lot of fun riding and camping with my friends.
Sunday afternoons are perfect for a bicycle ride. The hike and bike trail isn’t crowded, so I don’t have to navigate around families with small children and dogs taking up the whole width of the trail. Despite signs advising people not to walk more than two abreast, this rule is often ignored. However, on Sunday afternoons, I don’t have to worry about it. 😁
Folded bikes are so nice when company is coming over because they take up such little space you can hide it in the corner when company comes over. 😁
Trying to beat the jet-lag with a bit of a ride around the neighborhood this evening. The weather was perfecto!
