In a bid to get fit.
I decided at the start of the summer that I'd buy myself a bicycle. My journey from home to office is eight short, flat miles; so why not save some money and improve my fitness in one simple movement, by cycling.

I chose a bike that was well within my price range, was ideal for the job at hand, wouldn't be too big for my stumpy legs, and looked ace, too (as that's all important).

It was as good as done. All I needed to do was buy the thing from the internet. I didn't even need to move from my desk. Easy.

So I put it off. Then I put it off a bit more. Then I put it off some more, for good measure.

In fact, I waited so long that summer had pretty much scampered off with its tail between its cold, rainy legs. Autumn hadn't really bothered to show up and winter had just rudely barged in and started bossing nature about.

I've now been cycling to work for several weeks; in the coldest, windiest and most miserable conditions known to man, just because I now have a bike and will fucking well use the bastard, even if it kills me.
( Moey, Thu 13 Nov 2008, 18:55, 1 reply)

Yay
just watch out for ice in this weather!

You'll be loving the fitness which has mysteriously appeared when summer finally returns.
( thistle, Thu 13 Nov 2008, 20:13, closed)