Every year about this time I begin to think about my goals for the upcoming year. Exercise is always high on the list. I joined the 24-Hour club ten years ago and have yet to see the renovations done on the gym just down the hill from me. (I paid three years up front and now only have to pay $49 a year for full membership. How can I give that up? I may actually go someday.) The 24 Hour Club took over a furniture store next door and doubled in size. I drive by and wave. Rick moved a recumbent exercycle into our bedroom two years ago, and I ride it every morning while watching “Match Game” and “Lingo”. It’s about as close to bicycle riding as I get.
Oh, I think about riding a bike. Lots of people do in this area. Many come to train for the Tour de France. Up hill, down hill, all around the hills. I did have a bike at one time, but it was canabalized by my children years ago. They needed a tire...