A while back, I bought a bicycle because I wanted to get back into shape. I had been rather lazy and inactive and needed to do some exercise.
What’s more, I had seen other people, young and old, cycling in the local park, so I was quite envious; envious of their freedom and their energy. I guess I coveted their bicycles, I think deep down I just wanted to be cool and hip like them.
So, I nipped down to the shops. I browsed a few different sports shops, as you do, trying to educate yourself. I wanted to find out why some bicycles were so much more expensive than others, and what I needed to look out for when buying a bicycle.
I was on a bit of a tight budget, so in the end, I opted for an affordable, nice, black bicycle. Of course, the salesman also twisted my arm and convinced me to buy the protective gear; the helmet and padding.
That was in May, then Summer came and it was windy and rainy with thundershowers, and I just didn't go out, I kept putting it off. So the bicycle sat in the corner and gathered dust.
I don't feel bad about it. I am sure that one day I will get round to using it. Once the weather perks up!
