It will be fun, she said.
She was so wrong in so many ways...
Yesterday me and my mum decided to go on a bike ride before it started raining, We got our bikes ready and I was excited because I had got a new bike and I hadn't really tried it yet.
Once we started everything was good and then we got to park and we started the track. The river was really beautiful and the nature was calming. When we got to the bridge mum said, "I want to try go a different way then normal." I thought that it was just a longer way around the river and I followed her. Once we turned we had to go over a long grass field and then we hit a road. We biked down the road and I had no worries. Then we biked past a very industrial house and mum was very excited because my dad had done a website for the guy that lived there. She was gushing over his house and then we saw a guy looking at us from outside the house, he had a hand covering his eyes and was pairing at us. We quickly biked away but it was really funny and mum was quite embarrassed.
We kept biking along the road and soon hit a track covered in pine needles. we slowed down and then we hit a very bumpy rocky track and I was very scared. Mum was whooping and cheering going over the bumps and I was quite far behind. Once it ended I was very happy but then all my happiness disappeared because we ended up in a field of itchy flax and prickles and grass. We got of our bikes and tried to figure out were we were. My mum couldn't stop laughing and I was just angry and sad because my legs were itching like crazy!
We ventured across the field and found a path but there was a metal fence blocking our way.
We decided to improvise and My mum lifted her bike over the fence and it took about two minutes, then we did my bike and I was so happy to get out of that field! My legs has a red mark up the sides and I was miserable/. My mum thought the whole thing was hilarious but I wasn't so sure...
Hi Bluebell, What an adventure you had. I did have to laugh sorry as you painted such a great picture in my head. I could see your mum whooping and cheering having a blast. I know at the time it may have not been the best experience however I bet you’re looking back now having a laugh. Where were you? Sounds like you went a long way.
ReplyDeleteHope you’re legs are better now.
Ali
Come on, admit it... it WAS fun right? And at least your bike didn't break this time so that's a win.
ReplyDeleteShall we do it again tomorrow?
Funny!! I think we can both agree that bikes are evil. Glad to hear you were able to get out on your new bike though. I have just got my cast off but will have to wait til my wrist is a little stronger. This is a great description of your experience, shared with warmth and humour. Don't forget, the experiences we have that don't go perfectly are the ones that make the best stories and give us the most treasured memories. I bet you will remember this shared experience with your Mum for a long time.
ReplyDeleteHa, that's exactly what I said! Much more interesting than everything going perfectly.
DeleteI agree that bikes are very evil! that or they just don't like me. I'm glad to hear that your arm is getting better. Thanks for the advice!
DeleteWell Bluebell.... this reminds me of another bike ride you went on, maybe you and bikes just aren't destined to be friends.
ReplyDeleteShe's a great road biker though. She's been doing 12km plus road bikes most days. Just not so keen on the off road tracks. But she gives it a go!
Deleteha ha, maybe me and bikes just need to sit down and talk things out!
DeleteWow Bluebell, great that you are having such fabulous adventures during lockdown. Your words are like art. Keep writing you have real talent. I just love reading what you write.
ReplyDeleteJust a suggestion - maybe you should pick the route next time. But don’t go out in the storm thats coming or you’ll likely have another rather more soggy, wind blown story to tell...
May the 4th be with you all day today Lol