Life’s Ride
My wheels tread across the ground. Hair, slick with sweat, under glazed, hard helmet. "Safety first," Momma said. My legs push forward on the pedals, falling back down and spinning back up. An endless...
perspective
It Was Andrew’s Bike
Gavin rides a bike to work every day. It’s not the fastest or the fanciest bike, and the seat squeaks whenever it hits a bump in the road....
Plus Two Legs
Little pedals and little paddles Through dips and all the dirt Every hurdle and every jungle We always get through it together. Whether pain or whether struggle Down familiar and unfamiliar terrain Feeling down or rock under We...
Little Sister
Growing up, my sister was always two steps ahead of me. She went to school before me, started wearing makeup before me, went on her first date before...
Conjurer of Possibility
“Beyond simply being a quintessential part of childhood, the bicycle is an enduring conjurer of possibility.” Virginia Boudreau I'm dismounting at the base of a huge dune, trying to...
As I Cycle Home
As I cycle home, my colleague sits At the bus stop Reaching out to high-five me as I pass. Trying to clap his hand I lose control Of the handlebars With the remaining arm...
We Ride Our Bikes Everywhere
Some people get where they're going in trucks, while others go in cars. Some take ships to far off shores, even as far as the stars. There are people who always go...
Seeking
Her bike went uphill When she disappeared, I knew what mother Would say But this wasn’t A simple play, It was a beginning of a love affair, So,...
Cross-City Cyclist
“At my own pace, I can make my own way.”Jen C. Green I check the weather forecast every morning. Gauging the sky, I take off with appropriate attire,...
Dream Machine
Jonah’s pulse quickened as he opened the door to “Bikes for Life,” and when he spied the sleek silver frame, his heart leaped. He’d admired touring bikes for...