As I ride my bike the things I notice and reflect on; differ from those I experience in a car.
1928 Royal 10
8 thoughts on “Views while on a bicycle”
One of the first things I’ve always done when I moved to a new location was get on my bicycle and explore the town or area since at times I’ve lived in the country. I’ve always found it much more interesting than when in my car or on my motorcycle. I’ve met people and found out more on my bike, except in my neighborhood where I’d walk. When I go back to my hometown I notice changes, many changes walking or biking. Cars isolate us from people and our surroundings.
Wow … trolley ride for 5¢? Was this man 120 years old?
Years ago, my wife and I took a ride with her grandmother through the country around Pleasantville, Iowa, and she pointed out the former location of an entire village called Nepus (not sure about the spelling). There was nothing there at all. Now her grandmother is gone, too.
Richard:
The building we were going into may be over 100 years old. As to his age certainly over 80. It caught me off guard… then I recalled that 20 years ago I visited the Trolley car museum (since closed) and now wish I had paid more attention.
I agree that even more so on foot!! We have two street in our town that are still cobblestone. I enjoy walking on them just because they feel slightly different under your feet but also because I like to imagine who may have walked there before.
I also greatly enjoy looking at people’s gardens. Much easier to do on foot. I find that someone’s yard and garden is like a small glimpse into the owner’s personality.
One of the first things I’ve always done when I moved to a new location was get on my bicycle and explore the town or area since at times I’ve lived in the country. I’ve always found it much more interesting than when in my car or on my motorcycle. I’ve met people and found out more on my bike, except in my neighborhood where I’d walk. When I go back to my hometown I notice changes, many changes walking or biking. Cars isolate us from people and our surroundings.
Bill M.
Thanks for your time and insights.
I’ve experienced this on a bicycle as well but even more so when walking. Thanks for sharing.
David:
Thank you for sharing as well.
Wow … trolley ride for 5¢? Was this man 120 years old?
Years ago, my wife and I took a ride with her grandmother through the country around Pleasantville, Iowa, and she pointed out the former location of an entire village called Nepus (not sure about the spelling). There was nothing there at all. Now her grandmother is gone, too.
Richard:
The building we were going into may be over 100 years old. As to his age certainly over 80. It caught me off guard… then I recalled that 20 years ago I visited the Trolley car museum (since closed) and now wish I had paid more attention.
I agree that even more so on foot!! We have two street in our town that are still cobblestone. I enjoy walking on them just because they feel slightly different under your feet but also because I like to imagine who may have walked there before.
I also greatly enjoy looking at people’s gardens. Much easier to do on foot. I find that someone’s yard and garden is like a small glimpse into the owner’s personality.
Donna:
thank you for your comments. Where I live the newer sections did not put in sidewalks.