Our Daily Bike Ride – Part II – Leisure vs. Practicality

I’m happy that we’ve started the habit of our daily bike ride here.  It’s not only good exercise, but excellent family time.  I’ve always loved biking, and I’ve always used a bike whenever I’ve lived in a place where it’s possible.  I’ve noticed that my bike usage has changed.

When I lived in Playa del Carmen (as in Toronto several years before), I rode a bike for transportation; it was a practical tool.  Sometimes I used it for personal exercise in the morning.  Now, as during my teenaged years, I ride my book for pleasure.  I go out with my dad, my wife, my three-year-old, and the two girls of the family we share a house with; it’s a big happy family/community bike ride. (My mother very kindly stays at home to take care of the baby.)

The bike rides are wonderful and I’m glad we’re in a place where we can enjoy them.

Daily Bike Rides Part 1 - Our New Trike

We've recently started a routine of going on a family/community bike ride about 5 times a week.  Part of what mad this possible was the fact that my youngest brother bought himself an adult tricycle; he's never much liked 2-wheeled bikes, and he finally found a bike shop nearby that sells these trikes.  Now, most of us can go for our bike ride.

He loves his new trike and usually leads the pack, going down the trail well ahead of the rest of us, sometimes doubling back, other times taking a break at some of the scenic areas along the way.  We're glad that he can join us, and glad to see him so happy!

My brother on his trike

More to come about our daily bike rides.