Whoosh! A dump truck passed me going the other way. Man, I hate that! Why do they kick up the wind so much? Other trucks don't.
I looked up and noticed three geese flying parallel with the road. They seemed to be pacing me. Then they started honking as if to say, "Come on biker-guy! Let's race!" I obliged them and kicked their feathered asses.
I saw another biker up ahead. Do I know them? I sped up and realized that it was a guy that I met at a stop light last week. He's new to the area and basically has the same 30 mile commute that I do. I pulled in behind him and he gave me a nod over his shoulder to acknowledge my presence. I like riding with other bikers during the morning commute. It makes me feel safer. So, we motored down the road together but not really acknowledging each other again after the initial encounter. Rolling down the road, together yet alone. Hmm...together yet alone. A feeling that's been all too familiar to me lately.
I noticed that there are a lot of joggers out at this time of the morning. God bless 'em. I hate jogging so I admire these people. I admire their commitment to exercise that I don't have. I try but more important things always get in the way: like riding.
I turn off the main road as I head towards work. My fellow commuting biker continues up the road without so much as a head nod. Yeah, together yet alone.
Friday, May 29, 2009
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11 comments:
hmmm, i know this feeling, very very well... you may be feeling solo, but d-day, you are never alone my friend.
I get tired of the whole, "I'm so cool I can't acknowledge you" crap.
Screw that. It used to bother me, but as the old saying goes, "My give a shit is broken."
I could be in Time Square on New Years and still feel all alone. I like it that way.
I prescribe a good dose of ass...yeah, that fixes everything.
Well, I can relate to all this and most other folks would read this and not really understand it. I do.
How nicely said. I enjoyed the ride with ya!
It's pretty cool when birds fly along side for a few seconds. This has happened to me before and it's like a bonus moment. :)
Nice read.
Hey...I just realized I missed something this past week!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Sorry It's late, hope you had a great day!
daves prescription, mmmm, now, thats a good doctor.
birthday?!? was there a bday? happy belated birthday!!
Dave - I figured that you'd get it. You usually do.
"A good dose of ass"...hmmm...
I'll have to figure out where I can get that prescription filled.
Lady R - The bird thing was definitely a bonus moment. Thanks for the compliment.
Ms M & B.B. - Thanks for the belated birthday wishes. Yup, 41 this past Monday.
Did you ever notice that joggers don't EVER smile. Something said in that I think. I hate it too. Nice the birds didn't leave you a prize :)
KT - LOL! I never noticed the "no smiling" thing. Makes sense to me.
I tend to acknowledge anyone on two wheels including bicyclist. I got some respect for those pedal fanatics. I rode around the block with my son the other day and got worn out. For now on I will follow him on his bicycle on my Honda. I enjoyed reading your Musings!
Rob - By the looks of my thickening waistline, I'm wondering if I shouldn't get on the pedalled two-wheelers more! Thanx for stopping by and commenting!
Great post, I really enjoy reading about your commutes. I wish I could tell a story like most of you can. You make me feel like I'm right there or at least watching at a close range.
As I was reading, it made me think of the beginning of the new Harley commercial that I love...one lone rider then another joins him and they nod, then just ride...of course in the end of the commercial it's a huge group of riders.
Thanks for sharing.
MHL
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