Image: Built for Two (here)
C for Cycling in ABC of Sports
Cycling as a sport is most convenient as a light form of exercise outdoors. It can have access of choices of either roads, bike paths or even rural trails. There is no danger of fossil fuel or noise pollution nor traffic congestion. By extension it means less financial cost to the biker and society at large. But on the downside though, it is a fast sports that offers reduced protection in crashes and vulnerable to bad weather conditions
Mountain biking came by in the 1970s. A downhill sport on special cruiser bicycles played on dirt roads trails or specially built parks.
As in most sports these days cycling is no exception. It is not untainted too as in 2012 Armstrong the seven-time winner of the Tour de France was stripped of honors after a doping scandal
Bicycle built for two
What fun for courting couples
Seen riding as one
A to Z Challenge
Mary's at PU's Poetry Pantry #296
Wonderful Hank, Yes great for courting couples.
ReplyDeleteYvonne.
I liked bicycles, until I got a car lol seen a few built for two
ReplyDeleteOh, I found another early C.
ReplyDeleteGreat picture of the 'Tandem'. I've never had the possibility to ride one. Perhaps one day... I hope I see you on D-uesday. Happy Sports.
Incredible response to the prompt Hank :D
ReplyDeleteHow I loved cycling, back in the day. My bike for two had a small child in the seat behind me. Good days.
ReplyDeleteAh, cycling....brings back lovely memories. But, those tandem bicycles are harder to ride than they look. I prefer riding alone :-)
ReplyDeleteI miss riding a bicycle... My half-crippled bones wouldn't be able to stand the possible falls. I might have to try the riding for two bit with my Piano Man. Like that if I fall, I can fall on him. He is very comfortable. ;-D
ReplyDeleteSo very true Hank....some great information in your wonderful words here.....makes me want to get my bike out and take a ride. :-)
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ReplyDeleteI take a cycling spinning class a couple of times a week..I think there is some song about a bicycle built for two.
ReplyDeleteMy wife and I used to have bikes. Don't think she would've wanted one for two - I would've peddled too fast for her.
ReplyDeleteShame Armstrong had to do it...
I adored this haibun built for 2!
ReplyDeleteI never learned to ride a bike! (I tried and failed.) Tandem might have been nice; perhaps I could have managed that. :)
ReplyDeleteBicycle riding is a great sport. I ride my bike as often as I can.
ReplyDeletethere are definitely so many good sides of cycling...nicely told Hank...
ReplyDeleteYou certainly need to work together in order t enjoy a tandem - a fun and joyful write Hank!
ReplyDeleteFun, indeed, to be able to wander around with a companion so dear, riding as one making beautiful memories together. :)
ReplyDeleteI love your haiku. Am embarrassed to confess that I never learned how to ride a bike.
ReplyDeleteCycling in tandem would be a good way to check out a future spouse too :) who does how much weight pulling as metaphor for times to come...
ReplyDeleteThanks for a lovely read! Polished haibun, and the joy and freedom of cycling very well captured in the image and your write up, enjoyed the entire post.
Nilanjana
Madly-in-Verse
Cute!
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cycling and courting- two great sports!
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