On My Bike

You’re going on a cross-country trip. Airplane, train, bus, car, or bike?

The answer from my younger and fitter self would be bike. I once set off from the north of England on a planned bike trip to the Mediterranean coast of France. I got as far as Paris, and ducked out by catching an Air Inter flight to Montpellier.

Now I have a dodgy knee, hip and back, my preferred method of transport is train. I have an ambition to go around the world, but realistically, I don’t think I’m physically up to it. Not presently.

Below is a crude drawing by me of a bike from memory.

Bike from memory

5 responses to “On My Bike”

  1. Hazel Avatar
    Hazel

    I love biking, and if the views are as spectacular as Europe, I’ll be on the go for cross-country biking. Trains sound amazing, too. And for sure, that travel was unforgettable.

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    1. Little Shubunkin Avatar
      Little Shubunkin

      Travel is a great occupation for a Life Tourist. Well, if done ethically, and with an open mind and heart. You meet fascinating people and make great friends. Your island looks very hilly for cycling. The Netherlands is great because it’s so flat most of it. Thank you, Hazel. 🙏🏼

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        Hazel

        Yes, that’s so true. The Netherlands is perfect for cycling and the Philippines is mostly hilly🤩 my pleasure, little.

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  2. Nicholas K F Matte Avatar
    Nicholas K F Matte

    Jesus! You made it all the way to Paris though!! Quite something!!

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    1. Little Shubunkin Avatar
      Little Shubunkin

      Thanks! 😊

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