I am considering putting a full page advert in the Cambridge Evening News… “Beware all Cambridge Road Users: Hana has a bike!”
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I have become the proud new owner (ok… hirer) of a bike… as I mentioned in an earlier post, the citizens of Cambridge appear to do the majority of their commuting on bikes, and how could I become a fully fledged Cambridge-ite without trying pedal power myself?!
I hired the bike yesterday from a place in the middle of town… I mentioned to the man behind the counter that I had not been on a bike since I was eleven, and so he kindly let me practice on a side street behind his shop before I decided whether or not I would take it. I went about 30 metres and managed not to crash – although I didn’t manage a straight line either… so I jumped right in the deep end and took it for three months!
The bike has cost me £65 for the three months, which I think is pretty reasonable… especially if I use it instead of catching the bus (I will miss that though!). I have christened it the Silver Bullet, although I must admit with me riding it, it is currently more like the Silver Snail… alas… I can only get better, right?
I actually pushed it most of the 45 minute walk home as I was too terrified / embarrassed / ridiculously useless to ride it home. I did work up the nerve to try it out on the footpath on a couple of VERY quiet streets… it was a disaster… if the footpath has any dips or bumps I tend to turn a corner and wind up in the grass or in a bush…
I have decided not to try my luck on a road until I can ride in a straight line for at least 100 metres – that might take a while! In fact I must go and practice now – wish me luck!
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lol...Good luck!!!!
you're crazy girl!!
bp
Hey baby - pedal power is it here in China too. However I will not be rushing out to get a bike. The good old legs will be more than sufficient for now. I have a much greater understanding, now, of our Chinese friends who drive on NZ roads. They really handle the NZ situation with a heck of lot more confidence and competence than I could ever do here. Probably better to elaborate on that privately!
Great to read a new posting. I get such a laugh 'cause I can just hear you telling it!
Love you always and forever.
Hi Hana - I am loving reading your blog! It's so cool. You remind me of all those things I saw and did all those years ago. Now I'm starting to feel old! But you write so well it's like I'm there. Now I am starting to wonder when we can go back! It is addictive. Enjoy everything!
Love Rae
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