M posted a blog entry in facebook today. Someone she often reads. Well you know how when you see something amazing you feel a little intimidated, a little inadequate , like you'll never live up to expectations? Thats how i felt when i read it.
But everyone has their specialties, so i wont even try to replicate what she writes. And instead of dwelling in my imperfections, i decided to just be my self and do my thing.
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So this morning i tried out the bike again after eons of not properly riding it. But this time i went well prepared. Ready with my skin tight pants and multi-coloured socks. Its been a long time since i dared my self to try out the clipless pedals again, after numerous accidents, scratches and bruises all by that damn little pieace of metal.
So.. i took my first step, *click* one leg clipped, one more leg to go... took a couple spins with the other leg free, unclipped. And slowly..carefully *click* the second one... Spinned a bit more..
Yes.. and now..the moment of truth.. To be able to unclip myself or to stay stuck forever, two legs on the pedals falling sideways.
so..
I KICKED hard...
*CLICK*
aaaah... the sweet sound of SUCCESS!
*click* again... and the other leg was free...
Hallelujah! i have finally graduated to clipless pedals.
Giddyly i cycled pass the big roundabout into Desa Park city. All the while my heart soaring with joy. Enjoying my morning ride like ive never before.
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It might sound unbelievable and even overdramatic a story just for a pair of pedals. But lets just say it has been a long and winding journey for me to get to where i was this morning. and im sure some of you cyclists might agree too.. ;-p
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By the way... as of today.. MPLB (My pretty little bike) will be called SMOKEY.. just because i miss my smokes.. and especially my smoke supplier..
:)
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