InHisLove726 Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 [quote name='puellapaschalis' post='1937868' date='Aug 1 2009, 09:33 AM']And I thought I was bad when I thought Phoenix, AZ was in California... [/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VeniteAdoremus Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 Don't feel too bad There's this summer TV show where they track down Dutch vacationers and make them point out [i]the country they are currently in[/i] on a blind map... and they usually fail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homeschoolmom Posted August 1, 2009 Author Share Posted August 1, 2009 [quote name='VeniteAdoremus' post='1937872' date='Aug 1 2009, 09:48 AM']Don't feel too bad There's this summer TV show where they track down Dutch vacationers and make them point out [i]the country they are currently in[/i] on a blind map... and they usually fail.[/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oliver Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 I remember before I started work last year I had to cycle my bike there and it was about 6-7 years since I rode a bike. It took maybe a week before I started getting used to it again but yeah it was dodgy lol. I had to ask a friend how do you get off a bike because the way I did it somehow was really awkward, I used to bring my leg over the bar lol. Keep cycling though and your get confident really soon. Its a good way at keeping fit, and also keep your eye out for cars etc, I very nearly got hit 3 times just going to work and back and yeah I never wore a helmet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Era Might Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 This thread gives me a vision of homeschoolmom with a kerchief on her head riding around the city with Laverne. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homeschoolmom Posted August 1, 2009 Author Share Posted August 1, 2009 [quote name='Era Might' post='1937876' date='Aug 1 2009, 10:06 AM']This thread gives me a vision of homeschoolmom with a kerchief on her head riding around the city with Laverne.[/quote] One of my main modivations was my kids. I really want them to be able to ride to more places themselves. Our town has a fairly extensive bike path/sidewalk system, so I think they could do it. They just don't because they don't know how to get anywhere. So, I'm going to teach them. But in order to teach them, I have to do it myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archaeology cat Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 [quote name='Oliver' post='1937875' date='Aug 1 2009, 03:06 PM']I remember before I started work last year I had to cycle my bike there and it was about 6-7 years since I rode a bike. It took maybe a week before I started getting used to it again but yeah it was dodgy lol. I had to ask a friend how do you get off a bike because the way I did it somehow was really awkward, I used to bring my leg over the bar lol. Keep cycling though and your get confident really soon. Its a good way at keeping fit, and also keep your eye out for cars etc, I very nearly got hit 3 times just going to work and back and yeah I never wore a helmet [/quote] I think I bring my leg over the bar, too. I never wore a helmet, either, but I never really rode in the city, either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marielapin Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 I just pulled my bike out of the garage just this week and rode it around for the first time in three years! My oldest son just learned how to ride his bike and I was hoping we could all ride together. I strapped my youngest in the carrier seat and started riding and I thought he would love it, but he pitched a huge fit! That was a bit of a shock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homeschoolmom Posted August 1, 2009 Author Share Posted August 1, 2009 He'll get used to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Archaeology cat Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 [quote name='marielapin' post='1937918' date='Aug 1 2009, 04:15 PM']I just pulled my bike out of the garage just this week and rode it around for the first time in three years! My oldest son just learned how to ride his bike and I was hoping we could all ride together. I strapped my youngest in the carrier seat and started riding and I thought he would love it, but he pitched a huge fit! That was a bit of a shock.[/quote] I would have thought he would have liked it, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatherineM Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 I highly recommend the Hobson [url="http://www.hobsonseats.com/"]EasySeat[/url]. They are the most comfortable bike seat ever. Instead of riding in your crack, there are two seats, one for each cheek. You can adjust them apart for a custom fit, and each side rocks up and down as you pedal alternately kind of like a stair climber. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VeniteAdoremus Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 I loved being in the carrier seat. I used to either fall asleep or loudly correct my mum's traffic faux passes Do your kids' bikes have a flag attached? I had a small orange flag on a pole back when I was still significantly lower than a car. This makes you visible even when behind cars (and it looks really cool as well). They have them with all kinds of cartoon figures now (and characters from the "Cars" movie, ironically). [img]http://www.fietsonline.com/bmz_cache/8/800e4a264f7ca23adeb859abfc71a255.image.207x220.JPG[/img] I also highly recommend getting a good saddle. Mine isn't two different seats like CatherineM's, but it does have an indentation down the middle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sojourner Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 (edited) Biking is really fun, and there are LOTS of great places to do it in MN (although you can only do it for about 5 mos.). Good for you for making the step! [quote name='CatherineM' post='1937936' date='Aug 1 2009, 11:56 AM']I highly recommend the Hobson [url="http://www.hobsonseats.com/"]EasySeat[/url]. They are the most comfortable bike seat ever. Instead of riding in your crack, there are two seats, one for each cheek. You can adjust them apart for a custom fit, and each side rocks up and down as you pedal alternately kind of like a stair climber.[/quote] I will totally check that seat out ... looks super comfy! I have been wanting to get out and bike myself, even got a new bike. But I have a (possibly irrational) fear that I would get in an accident of one type or another and harm the baby. So I've chosen to do other exercises -- swimming, walking, etc. Less likely to run into problems with cars or bike-chasing dogs. Edited August 1, 2009 by Terra Firma Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatherineM Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 I'm told the EasySeat is really popular with women after giving birth. They bring them to the gym to use on the exercise bikes for their post-pregnancy workout classes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sojourner Posted August 1, 2009 Share Posted August 1, 2009 [quote name='CatherineM' post='1938210' date='Aug 1 2009, 06:53 PM']I'm told the EasySeat is really popular with women after giving birth. They bring them to the gym to use on the exercise bikes for their post-pregnancy workout classes.[/quote] I can see how it would be more comfortable. I've seen similar (but not so comfy-looking) seats. The one on my bike now is skinny and hard to adjust to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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