There’s more to being ready to ride your bicycle on roads and rec paths than having your helmet on correctly and your bike in good working order. You and your kids may have done your helmet checks — “Eye, ears and mouth” test and bike inspections — “ABC Quick Check,” but are you mentally and physically prepared to tackle roads and paths?
I had the opportunity to join a group of riders on Monday morning on a mountain bike ride, but I declined. My bike had just had a great tune-up, so it was ready, but I wasn’t. I hadn’t ridden my bike since last fall. It might not be rusty, but I was.
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