I love the word Velo for a bicycle since it reminds me of Velocity: the rate of change of the displacement, the difference between the final and initial position of an object. It’s a specification of its speed and direction of motion. There is nothing quite like the feeling of crossing territory on a bike – by one’s own Volition. Some folks are put off by the effort up the hills, but it’s all worthwhile to come down the other side! And for the satisfaction I feel at the end of the ride.
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Left brain, right brain, I can't decide. After many years of successful visual arts pursuits, I'm working on my other creative inclinations. For the past 8 years, writing has been my second full time job, and it's worth every sleepless night.
Sheri J. Kennedy grew up mostly a city-girl coasthopping from Seattle to rural Pennsylvania, Miami and back to Seattle. She currently resides on the banks of the Snoqualmie River in the scenic Cascade Mountains. Her heart has found its home.
I love the word Velo for a bicycle since it reminds me of Velocity: the rate of change of the displacement, the difference between the final and initial position of an object. It’s a specification of its speed and direction of motion. There is nothing quite like the feeling of crossing territory on a bike – by one’s own Volition. Some folks are put off by the effort up the hills, but it’s all worthwhile to come down the other side! And for the satisfaction I feel at the end of the ride.
Yep – nothing like coming down again! I can’t cycle much, especially as my assistance dog would not fit on the bike, but my husband now cycles to work (about 10 miles), and says he has never felt better. Ad he doesn’t have to find a place to park so it actually takes him less time than it did in the car! ~Liz http://www.lizbrownleepoet.com
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There is a woman in our town with an assistance dog that rides one of those three wheel bikes, and the dog rides in the large basket. She is a fair weather rider, but she really enjoys it, and it’s fun to see her and her dog cruisin’ at the coffee shop. 🙂
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When I have to ride a bike like that, hat will be when she goes in the basket – i do hope that isn’t for many, many years!
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Oh, I think it looks like fun. Young and old ride those around here. They are becoming quite popular. 🙂
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