- Little known Misty fact: I love bicycle riding. If you see me in the gym, chances are I am on a bike (or bellied up to the smoothie bar).
- Well known Misty fact: I have NO balance. You can breathe on me and I will dramatically fall to the ground, taking many breakable things down with me.
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| This just doesn't cut it anymore |
Hence the dilemma: How does a person with no balance, but an overabundance of pride and ego realize the joys of bike riding? Add to that the issue of not having a bike friendly neighborhood, one finds that tricycles aren't really an option because you can't just throw them on a bike rack and go. And speaking of throwing it on the bike rack: while I often amaze (or creep out) with my upper body strength, I have to be able to place a bicycle gently onto my car without damaging the bike, the car, or myself.
Luckily for me: I married an engineer. Now I would never dream of asking
Geoff to put together a child's toy, but I think he could totally rock something without directions. But I have been able to find some ingenious options like this Gavin Smith concept:
Here is what I vaguely requested (of anyone who will listen):
I am pretty sure that I can ride a two wheeled bike- once I get my balance. I think I may be able to stop unscathed (though disembarking is risky). So I need stabilizers, but don't want permanent training wheels. I want a bike with training wheels that will magically disappear when I get my balance (I am willing to press a button).
Please pass this along because I need more ideas. Maia really loves her bike and I'd love to be able to take her out (Running is not an option).
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| Help make my mommy as cute as me |
