Second Time Around

I finally broke down and bought another bike. The market that is now torn down was still selling them so I went with a few friends to find a ride. After being reminded how big I am by every single person trying to sell me a bike, I was frustrated and angry enough to get in a guy's face and tell him how rude that is. I was immediately sorry but he didn't seem to care either way. They really need to find a different sales pitch. I settled on another hunk 'o' junk for 110K. I got them to throw in a lock and a bell for my pain and suffering. The real test was taking it to the same western restaurant where my other bike was stolen. I didn't buy a fancy extra wide seat and it had a low tire, so my bike was right where I left it when we came out. Oh well, guess I really have to ride it this time. I did find that all the walking I've been doing made it a lot easier to adjust to riding the bike again. No sore muscles, or other parts. It has definitely saved money. The first week alone I saved almost thirty kuai. When 100K ($13) is the same as $100 to you, then 30K is a chunk of change. So, the bike has already paid itself off. I still don't venture too far from familiar territory without taking the bus though. I'm just not comfortable with all the traffic, so its safer for me not to try it. I wonder if bike riding is becoming more popular in America with the economic crisis. Don't knock it, it saves money, improves health and gives you time to ponder things. Thanks again to everyone who reads our blogs, we really appreciate hearing your comments.
“When the spirits are low, when the day appears dark, when work becomes monotonous, when hope hardly seems worth having, just mount a bicycle and go out for a spin down the road, without thought on anything but the ride you are taking.”
Arthur Conan Doyle, Sr.