Riding Tilda-Hilda gives me the opportunity to think. Riding her also lets me not think, if that's what I need at the moment. Thank goodness that I have Tilda-Hilda. She has been with me for almost 13 years. By golly, gee, she's the oldest bicycle I've ever owned.
As some of you know, I signed up for the National Bike Challenge to keep me motivated to take Tilda-Hilda out of the garage. The challenge runs from May to September. Its goal is to sign up 100,000 riders who all together will pedal 75 million miles by the end of the challenge. As of the 15th day, 32,181 riders have signed up and we have pedaled 2,322,172 miles. Tilda-Hilda and I have gone out six of the 15 days thus far, pedaling 48.3 miles. Whooo-hooo!
The past two weeks, the mornings have started in fog so Tilda-Hilda and I haven't gone out as much. The fog lifted by mid-morning today, so, weather may be changing. We shall see.
I'm linking up with Seasons, a weekly meme hosted by Jeanette of St Germain's Blog. Click here to join along and/or check out the other participants.
Tilda-Hilda is a pretty bike with a fun name. Here our foggy season is just starting.
ReplyDeleteTilda-Hilda thanks you. :-)
DeleteWishing you safe adventures!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Cloudia!
Deletei love that you named your bike! I'm sure it makes it much more fun - it has to seem like you are riding with a friend.
ReplyDeleteIt does, Jill, especially when I'm riding alone. :-)
DeleteMe thinks it's great your doing this challenge with Tilda Hila - and she's PINK! Somehow I had another color in mind for you - a strong color, like red, or bright blue0 anyway, hope that Tilda Hila will bring you to your goal - and many thanks sharing this withSEASONS - Can't wait what news you'll have next week! Enjoy:) Jesh StG
ReplyDeleteRed or bright blue, interesting, Jeanette. My first bike was a bright blue Schwinn. Loved that guy. I bought Tilda-Hilda because she was the only girl cruiser in the store. I thought about painting her orange or yellow, but that was before she revealed her name in all of her pink glory. :-)
DeleteI think the last time I rode a bike must be at least 25 years ago ! In the Netherlands where my son lives in average there are 5 bicycles per household !!! They do everything by bike ! I get crazy there !
ReplyDeleteI'd love to visit the Netherlands and ride a bicycle about.
DeleteWhat an awesome pink bike! Good for you on adding up those miles. You go!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Sharon! I did another 11 miles yesterday. Once my breakfast settles, I might go out for a short ride in a while.
DeleteTilda-Hilda is a cute name! Have fun on your bike adventures!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Linda!
DeleteI think it is great you are doing this challenge. I like the name for your bike!
ReplyDeleteYou go girl! Happy Wednesday, enjoy your day!
Thanks, Eileen! :-)
DeleteLove the name of your bike. What a great challenge that is.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Ida. Some moments, like now, I simply want to run away on Tilda-Hilda.
DeleteMy uncle used to call it the "Tule Fog." is that the term you use?
ReplyDeleteI enjoy riding bicycles, but - i choose walking - so my pupster can safely go along. I sure enjoy photos and stories with Tilda-Hilda in them - but then, i treasure everything you share.
Tule fog is what I call thick, can't see beyond your hand, fog. Spooky fog.
DeleteWish you lots of fun! :)
ReplyDeleteGlad to see you enjoying Tilda Hilda and that you can meditate while biking and engaging in that challenge
ReplyDeleteHi, Birgit, chimes Tilda-Hilda.
DeleteHello again, Tilda-Hilda :)
ReplyDeleteHello, Widders, says the Pink Girl.
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