Day Two

Well this blog is not totally going to be about riding my bike, but this is monumental.

I got on the bike again!! Twice!

So I went riding again. I went down a four lane street. And I realized so many things. I think they should have sold me a few extra things. I really need a big sign for my back that says BEGINNER. I would also like to have blinkers so people can tell when I am trying to turn.

I learned that from a smart friend that it is okay to walk your bike if you are wary of the trail. I walked my bike across the busy intersection. After I got across the intersection, my chain popped off and I fell into the intersection. I have a bruised shoulder, scraped knee, and two scraped palms. I broke the clip off my cell phone, but all in all I am okay.

I was a little shaken. A car stopped and asked if I was okay. I said yes. I popped the chain back on and then tried to figure out how to "get back on the horse." I got on the sidewalk, but then I tried to get back on the street and the chain popped again. I didn't cry, I thought about it, but I didn't. I went down the back roads back to the house. As I tried to cross the big street again, I realized I don't have rear view mirrors. I made it.

My fingers are numb from griping the bike or leaning on my hands or something, but I still feel exhilarated. I like riding and the "me time."