August 16: A 15-Year Streak is Broken!

I finally rode a bike today for the first time in 15 years! Here's me during my first few pedals. I was wobbly and precarious, but the saying is true: you never forget how to ride a bike.

The bike ride was inspired by a new Bike Boulevard I recently learned the city is putting in right past my house almost all the way to work. An elevated bike lane, reversed stop signs so cross-traffic has to stop, speed bumps to slow cars down. It's fate, just as I'm beginning my adventure to go green[er], the universe throws me a bike boulevard. I figured I owed myself (and the universe) another go at riding bikes.

We did the Waterfront Loop which was about 12 miles starting along Springwater Corrridor, across the Sellwood Bridge, up the waterfront, and back across the Steel Bridge. We stopped for snacks and lots of pictures. My butt was sore, but all told, it was a fun experience. Thanks to my friend Erica for loaning me her bike and a big thanks to Terri for embarking on this bike riding adventure!

Check out the link for the Bike Boulevard project: http://www.portlandonline.com/transportation/index.cfm?c=50518 It's the North-Northeast Going boulevard!