This morning I had a conversation with a client who is working to regain her love relationship with her bike. Yes...you heard right. I did say love relationship. For many riders, there seems to be a special bond between them and the bike they so desperately love to ride. It carries them up mountain passes, across rough terrain, through fast race courses, and the hope is that it does so excitingly & safely. To me there is a trust between rider & bike, each needing the other in order to experience the joy of riding. Call me a little crazy (many will agree!) but I talk to my bike. Sometimes I catch myself just walking by my bikes so I can catch a glimpse of them. I say thank you when one of them gets me safely down a winding descent, or it magically seems to help me up a challenging hill. Cycling is much more than simply crawling onto the saddle. It is a relationship that can provide a life of memories and add an element to your life that can only be found by sharing time with your bike. Find time to ride but also to really look for the connection you have with the bike that gets who where you want to go!
