Like riding a bicycle

They say you never forget how. They didn't say anything about how well you'll actually remember, though.

Today, I rode my new bike for the first time. I couldn't find a purple helmet so had to make do with a white one with blue butterflies on it (the only non-pink ladies' helmet I could find). I'd planned a short ride of a few km on the flat, and it took some of that time getting used to riding again.

Let me fill in the picture here ... the last time I rode a bike that wasn't stationary was about ten years ago, and that ended in one too many heated arguments with the ex. Prior to that, it was probably another ten years. Put it this way: I've never ridden a bike that's had more than three gears; stepping up to eighteen will take some getting used to.

I'd heard that gel seats are softer and more comfy. Ha! Hopefully it will soften up (or I will harden up) over time. Nevertheless, I'm getting the hang of it; I'll just need some more practice riding after so long. I have one more week of my summer holiday left, so am keen to get into a routine which makes this an ongoing goal: #94 - Ride a bike.