How Long Has It Been Since You Last Rode a Bicycle?
By M. K. Albus
@MKAlubs (455)
United States
September 20, 2016 11:37am CST
I had to think really hard about this question and I was really surprised to realize that it has been approximately 32 years since I've ridden a bicycle. How long has it been for you?
I'm a walker. I walk everywhere. Occasionally people will ask me why I don't get a bike. Well, the main reason is because I love walking. When walking one can have their entire focus on the world around us. We can fully enjoy and experience the world without having part of our focus on driving. Walking is like meditation to me and operating a vehicle--any vehicle--is a distraction.
Of course, the other reason I don't do bikes is because I have a bum knee from an old war injury and this makes bike riding difficult and painful for me. Walking is not a problem.
So do you still ride bikes? How often? Is it a major source of transportation for you or do you do it only for recreation or exercise? Do you own a bike? Do you have fond memories of learning how to ride a bike? Have you ever taught a child to ride a bike? What is the farthest you've ever ridden a bike? How do you feel about bicycles?
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@teamfreak16 (43421)
• Denver, Colorado
20 Sep 16
I love bikes. I'm a cyclist. I ride almost everywhere.
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@MKAlubs (455)
• United States
20 Sep 16
I'm glad to see there is a cyclist at MyLot. Back when I lived in Colorado I knew a lot of cyclists who were wild about it. Have you ever done the Ride the Rockies? That cycling marathon used to come through my town and everyone lined the streets to watch the cyclists whiz by. I think Colorado is a great place for cyclists.
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@teamfreak16 (43421)
• Denver, Colorado
20 Sep 16
@MKAlubs - I've never done Ride the Rockies. I used to do the Fat Tire Classic in Winter Park every year.
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@lovelyironady (80)
• Guangzhou, China
24 Oct 16
that sounds great, so you always rode your bike to travel?
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@KristenH (33352)
• Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
20 Sep 16
Way to long. 21 years I believe, since I had my bike accident. I did try 2 years ago with my brother and cousin at a bike park. But I did ride and didn't get far. I don't know if I EVER be ready to ride a bike again, unless I have training wheels.
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@LittleLiar (53)
• Manila, Philippines
25 Sep 16
Long enough that I can't remember but one thing is for sure, I love riding bike that even my parents stop me from riding I didnt listen to them. I got injured many times but still ride my bike when I was a child.
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@Loverabbit (3401)
• Karachi, Pakistan
20 Sep 16
Good question let me think.....dhang i can't calculate when i last rode a bicycle maybe 8 years or 9 dr exactly but used to wander around with my bicycle.... sometimes i would go wooshing of the streets.....just to impress some friends....those were some good times
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@waitinghuman (10)
• Bacolod, Philippines
20 Sep 16
I tried learning how to ride a bicycle 9 some years ago and I still couldn't ride. Didn't like it I guess. I also prefer walking but if I get a partner someday who likes bicycling, I will definitely give it a try again
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@MKAlubs (455)
• United States
20 Sep 16
I didn't think about cycling with others. That's a good point, @waitinghuman . Thanks.
@XinfulThotz (4140)
• Singapore, Singapore
20 Sep 16
16 years ago i learnt it for one day. Succeeded in basic riding. Rode for the whole day. Thereafter never ever cycled till now. Think i can't cycle anymore..
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@Myselffati (67)
• Surat, India
20 Sep 16
Ummm. Probably 10 years.. but i miss those days lotttt.. cycling is just too much fun ..
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@Hannihar (129524)
• Israel
22 Jan 18
31 years since I have ridden a bike. I do not ride them now. I used to take mine to my favorite lake and ride around.
