I ride past a number of scenic and beautiful spots each morning, including Lake Monona. Much of the year I am riding in around sunrise so the illumination is especially enchanting and incredible.
Studying foreign languages and riding I am finding that reinforcing and ultimately memorizing improves while pedaling on the wheel. Learning to learn and process is a talent.
When the mind and the body are working together there is more progress in recall.
The last three years have been the hottest temperatures in history on Earth, according to the World Meteorological Organization.
This is due to increased emissions worldwide. Remember transportation emissions alone cause more than half of global warming.
With rain forecast each day this upcoming week, I am preparing mentally. Rain is a special atmospheric and mood for me.
Especially with the early autumnal rains, leaves start to turn colors and rain drops are a bit cooler and more refreshing.
Furthermore, there are the sensual sounds of rain drops dripping off leaves and bicycles riding through puddles or along wet pavement and the sound of spraying water shooting aside a mode.
Keeping the Rubber Side Down Rule 49 of Velominati essentially means to not turn your wheels upside or sideways off the ground.
Repairs, etc. should be made with bicycles upright in bicycle stands. Some trails have them with essential tools. Tires should be trued in a truing stand on a table, eg. I’ve acquired both bicycle stands and truing stand over the years.