If you read this post and comment below with your favorite tip (bike shops, places to ride, clothing pieces or training ride leaders) you will be entered into a drawing on Monday, November 17, for a pair of free arm warmers. Make sure to leave your name and email, even if you log in as anonymous.
I have read many books about the benefits of positive thinking—it’s a healthy perspective to have that bolsters our spirits. Yet many of us spend far too much time focusing on what is wrong with things and the balance of that time telling others all of the flaws what we have found. We can always think of things to say about how things could be better, but at least at this time of year, the holiday of Thanksgiving tends to steer us toward thinking of things to be thankful for.
With that in mind and in the spirit of the ‘season’ I thought I would list of the top ten things Bicyclists Can Be Thankful for:
10. Moisture-wicking material, especially in the colder months, to help keep us dry and comfortable.
9. The invention of the Camelback water backpack to help us stay hydrated, especially in the desert.
8. Drivers who are mindful, watchful and considerate of cyclists. They DO exist.
7. A tiny fringe benefit for bike commuters according to the recently passed ‘Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008’. A $240 annual benefit can help fund bikes, tires, lights, locks etc.!
6. Friendly cyclists who can change a tire in less than the 60 minutes it takes me. I can not say how many times I have been changing my tire when a tire-changing, savvy, bike-mechanic-like person stopped and threw the tube in faster than I could get the valve cover unscrewed.
5. Arizona fall cycling weather. Enough said.
4. Life-saving blinkie lights for that smoky dawn or dusky twilight safe ride.
3. Helpful bike shop staff people who will give you sound advice, treat you with dignity regardless of your cycling ability and give you tips to save money and time.
2. Training ride and group ride leaders. If you ride with a group to train or for pleasure, you know these dedicated, bike-loving people who are reliable and helpful in teaching road rules, pushing some up steep hills and cheerfully planning out a route. Hooray for these folks!
AND the number one thing Bicyclists Can Be Thankful For…
1. Quality, padded or gel chamois bike shorts!
If you read this post and comment below with your favorite tip (bike shops, places to ride, clothing pieces or training ride leaders) you will be entered into a drawing on Monday, November 17, for a pair of free arm warmers. Make sure to leave your name and email, even if you log in as anonymous.
