Finding that distraction…

When I get too wrapped up in finances, I blow off steam by cycling.

I love my bike. I’m like a five year old with a new toy. I’d love to stick streamers in the handles and playing cards in the spokes but my husband said that wasn’t an ‘adult’ decision.

Whatever.

My husband just paid his tuition at college…

And I went for a 28 mile ride.

I’m not a competitive person. I don’t care about first place – which, I guess, is why I wasn’t that great at sports. But when it comes to cycling…

I’m suddenly Lance Armstrong in the Tour De France.

I find myself racing people who… um… aren’t racing me. I crank up AC/DC on my iPod and cycle as fast as my poor legs can go. My heart bounces around like an out of control ping pong ball just looking to get out and take a break from my ridiculousness.

You can bet that when I get home, finances are far from my mind…

But that’s usually because I’m icing muscles and bandaging various scraped body parts.

Posted by Beks on July 13, 2009 at 5:00 AM in About Me | 7 Comments »
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Sean M O'Grady responded:
Posted: July 13th, 2009 at 1:48 pm
As an avid Chicago bicyclist, I can agree, a ride is a great way to clear your mind. Just be careful with the iPod. Too much traffic here for earbuds!

-Sean
Susan responded:
Posted: July 13th, 2009 at 2:45 pm
Have to agree about the earbuds-pretty dangerous on a bike. I think a handlebar mounted radio or player of some kind would be a lot better! I’ve done a lot of biking – but not as much since we had the kid! It’s a great stress reliever and good for you.
thisisbeth responded:
Posted: July 13th, 2009 at 8:14 pm
I think you should put streamers on your bike, just for fun. I’m in favor of adults acting like adults most of the time (young at heart kinda annoys me when adults act like kids constantly), but sometimes, a bit of whimsy keeps us from being older than our ages, too.

Radio mounted on the handlebars could be annoying to other people. If you’re in traffic (or potential traffic), make sure you can hear.
Nicole(The Fitness Freak) responded:
Posted: July 14th, 2009 at 10:55 pm
Hmmm, that sounds like me when I’m driving on these CA freeways;)
The Gooroo @ Finance Advisory Stop responded:
Posted: July 18th, 2009 at 7:10 am
Haha! Biking is a great way to blow off steam. On the other hand, I’ve found that running works better for me. I guess some people just blow off steam differently
'Drea responded:
Posted: July 23rd, 2009 at 8:54 am
I love it that you’re racing against unsuspecting people.

I listen to my MP3 player while bicycling as well but I keep the volume low.

And, I agree, bicycling is a great way to leave your worries behind.
Dr. Faith responded:
Posted: July 23rd, 2009 at 2:41 pm
I love the visuals of this post.

As for the iPod issue – I always just ride with one ear bud. So that I can hear my music AND hear what is going on without disturbing anyone. =)