Bike commuter's motivating banter


[Lonnie's Brain]

You do not have to ride to work today. You rode so far last night. Why not take a break.

[Lonnie]

I am in this for the long haul. Back to back riding is what I want to do no matter how slow I am.

[Lonnie's Brain]

I really do not feel like riding in the cold dark morning. Why not wait until daylight savings time starts and star riding again then.

[Lonnie]

I know that once I get on my bike I'll be happy

[Lonnie's Brain]

It might rain today, do you think it is going to be safe?

[Lonnie]

I am already dressed and ready to go better get ready.

[Lonnie's Brain]

Why not take the short route today.

[Lonnie]

We are going the long way.

Comments

  1. UnknownFebruary 19, 2013 at 10:42 AM

    Isn't it great when that mother in your head starts telling you to play it safe and you get to ignore it....living your life FREE!

    ReplyDelete
  2. Peter CairnsFebruary 23, 2013 at 9:00 AM

    Go Lonnie, hands across the commuting ocean from orkney.

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