Of course, the getting dressed for the weather outside can be quite a task when you are not feeling great to start with, but when I have made it through all the decisions, which bike to take out, what to wear, what nutrition to bring, where to go, it gets surprisingly simple.
I am just sitting on my bike and pedaling.
There is really not much more about it.
I must admit that even when the traffic is a bit daunting, my bike still feels like a safe place.
As for the possibility to get hit by a car, that possibility is there just as much when I am on the road driving myself, or when walking or crossing the road.
So I just try my best to be a "decent cyclist", meaning that when I am on narrow roads, and hear a huge truck from behind, and know there are few chances for him to safely drive by, I slow down and give him space if possible.
A few seconds more or less, or even minutes, on my workout total don't bother me at all.
I'd rather be a friendly cyclist and ride safely and share the road so I can have a good experience, and feel "safe".
One funny thing that doesn't happen very often, is that I got hot on the bike because I had dressed too much for the outside temperature.
After all, yes, it was sunny, but it was also end of august and by definition, fall was approaching fast.
I usually love sleeveless tops for bike riding in the summer (for the freedom of movement and better tan lines) but chose a bike jersey.
And while I often wear a really thin sleeveless top underneath so I'd be more flexible in terms of how many layers to wear, I didn't this time.
Well - it was still nice bike ride.
The hills were long and beautiful, the sun shining and the view excellent.
My legs felt fine and I didn't bother too much about how fast or slow I went on.
Just had a good time on my bike, and a break from my usual overthinking.
Yep, my bike is still my safe place.
