Small Steps
It’s spring, and there are many more bikes on the road. Others want to start biking. But changing to any new mode of transportation is a big lifestyle change and takes time. Just like learning to drive:
When I finally started biking, it was intimidating because I didn’t know “how” to do it…. just like all the other things I found intimidating.
But biking was one of those things I had to learn by doing.
Over time I learned how to adapt my lifestyle.
So if you are considering biking, you can’t change overnight. Break it down into small steps.
Perhaps one day you’ll wonder how you ever got around without a bicycle.
Nice (if unplanned) reference to Rule #5. (see http://www.velominati.com/the-rules/#5)
Love your cartoon.
Good cartoon.
Are you a member of the ‘Slow Bike Movement’ on Facebook? Someone posted the link to this site there.
Good stuff, keep it coming!
Yes, take babysteps. Four years ago today I began riding again for a partial commute then after a time tried a Sunday dry-run for the full scale commute which I then did occasionally. Now it’s just the full commute and on weekends trying to get around – a 12 mile radius without using the car. I like to map new routes out on googlemaps ahead of time.
I had decided at first that I would just see how late into the year I could last and was surprised to find I could make it even on the coldest as well as rainiest days which meant that I could ride year-round. I guess that makes me a “5” (actually a “5-” as I am very leery of riding when it’s snowing or until the streets have been salted – I learned that the hard way).
awesome cartoons!
I love the last panel — great advice for anyone considering taking up bike commuting.