Lost Bikes
Some people ride bikes for exercise. Some push the pedals just to get out and enjoy the outdoors. I haven't had a bicycle in a few years, but when I did have one, it was for transportation. Period! I had to get from here to there fast, or at least I thought I did. I had to get to Leo's fast! I had to get to Gulliver's fast! I had to deliver my papers fast! I had to get to Lincoln Junior fast! Get the picture? Speed was the operable word here. And my bike was available for fun 365. Yes, even after the streets were plowed of snow, boys and bikes were everywhere. I took care of mine. Kept it clean, housed it in the garage at night and did some basic maintenance.
These two look to have been tossed to the wayside.
They've been here for a few days now.
Kids today...
Tsk, tsk, tsk.
when i was a kid we rode our bikes for fun, all day long. now my boys only ride to get to their friend's house quicker.
ReplyDeleteRiding bikes at any age is a great activity. Too bad these bikes are discarded rather than donated to someone who could appreciate them.
ReplyDeleteWhen I was young growing up in Illinois, I used to ride my bike all over town. That was my early adventure into exploring. I would find all kinds of interesting places that we never visited by car.
ReplyDeleteWe used to ride everywhere too - I think there was less traffic in those days!
ReplyDeleteI used to ride bikes, though I was later starting it than other kids. I haven't biked in years.
ReplyDeleteThese kids will answer "I dunno", when someone asks where their bike is.
Loved that bike riding time . . . and hey, look at that forsythia--must be spring!
ReplyDeleteLove bikes, love that photo...
ReplyDeleteStill love riding bikes. Had one as a kid, but began bikes more seriously in middle age. When two bikes are discarded in the bushes they may have been stollen and discarded. Bike owners, even kids, don't just toss their bikes away like this.
ReplyDeleteThey would have been gone in a matter of hours here.
ReplyDeleteOld bikes go to heaven. The angels ride them to go see The Chief fast.
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