Meredith and I got new wheels this week. I put both bike and trike together on Saturday. Sunday afternoon we went to an empty commuter parking lot for bike time. Audrey and Meredith rode in the car with the bikes in back. I rode my bike to meet them. It was the perfect place to let Audrey practice her bike. Ryan walked Meredith around on her tricycle. Even though she can reach the pedals, she is extremely content to just let her parents do that work for her. Side note: I love the way her hair is doing that sweet little baby curls thing at the bottom edges right now.
My bike is awesome. I got it at Costco, because I get everything at Costco. The seat is nice and squishy and the frame is surprisingly light. I did a couple of little rides over the weekend, a mile or so each. I have come to the unfortunate conclusion that I am terribly out of shape. We have a lot of hills around us and it was hard to get to the top of them. But it was also super fun. It is funny there is something about a bike that gives you a sense of freedom that I don't even feel with my cars. And I loved getting to smell the flowers and hear the birds while I was riding. Even though my legs and my rear-end are sore, I can't wait to get back out and take another little ride.
As for accessories, the bike is in desperate need of a basket or rack. I think I will have to get a rack because I bought a toddler seat for the front. I am waiting to install that until I have just a touch more strength in my legs. Meredith is nearly 30lbs of toddler love. And we only have a hand-pump, so I think we will eventually need to get a better pump too.
Here she is on her new tricycle right in front of my new bike. Pretty sweet rides for both of us. :)
My bike is awesome. I got it at Costco, because I get everything at Costco. The seat is nice and squishy and the frame is surprisingly light. I did a couple of little rides over the weekend, a mile or so each. I have come to the unfortunate conclusion that I am terribly out of shape. We have a lot of hills around us and it was hard to get to the top of them. But it was also super fun. It is funny there is something about a bike that gives you a sense of freedom that I don't even feel with my cars. And I loved getting to smell the flowers and hear the birds while I was riding. Even though my legs and my rear-end are sore, I can't wait to get back out and take another little ride.
As for accessories, the bike is in desperate need of a basket or rack. I think I will have to get a rack because I bought a toddler seat for the front. I am waiting to install that until I have just a touch more strength in my legs. Meredith is nearly 30lbs of toddler love. And we only have a hand-pump, so I think we will eventually need to get a better pump too.
Here she is on her new tricycle right in front of my new bike. Pretty sweet rides for both of us. :)
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How exciting for all of you! Does Ry have a bike as well? Little Miss M is such a cutie!
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