Bike Bonding
When you get a new bike, there is always an important bonding period. It’s important to take some time to get to know your bike. The first thing to do is to go on a long long ride. It’s best to not have a plan or a schedule and just go. Leave the city and bike until you see cows.*
*Cows not be available near all major cities.
Of course, as you head out you may need to overcome some obstacles for the perfect ride.
Next you will want to relax a little and take a break. I recommend a picnic.
After your adventure, your bike probably has gotten a little muddy. You’ll want to keep her looking new and clean her up a bit.
However bonding with your bike is not without complications. If you have another bike, there is bound to be some problems. It’s best to confront them head on.
Hahaha…I love this. I just bought a new bike yesterday and have been bonding with it all day! Not too many cows in NYC but we might hit up central mark for some QT later.
*Park. gah typos.
So SO adorable š I love your illustrations and totally agree that a long ride is a good idea with a new bike! I just got a new Pashley last week and was wishing that I had taken a ride out of the city instead of starting with riding (used loosely, more like pushing) it over the Brooklyn Bridge because I was so nervous with all of the pedestrians.
Very cute, great post and blog š
oh, I’ve totally had one of those heart rending moments when I’ve gone into the basement and sat down with a bike that’s been completely replaced by a new love and it’s all, “I understand. really. you’re a different person now than who you were five years ago. that other bike is better for you. I’m really, genuinely happy for you … but would it hurt for you to at least keep my tires inflated? Jerk.”
when I moved, I sold that bike on Craigslist to a guy who wound up taking it on an adventure to Florida. It was like watching an ex-girlfriend getting married on Facebook and seeing a big silly smile on her face.
I love the cows!
I love the “Tank Girl” downtube decal on the “commute” bike.