surly touring bikes and childhood games

surly long haul trucker touring bike

For a couple of years now, we've been dreaming of touring on a bike and we finally took the leap and purchased our first touring bikes: surly long haul truckers in smoggy pearl with bamboo fenders.

They go back to the bike shop today to have the front and back racks put on. I wanted to take a few rides in the meantime so we brought them home before the racks were in. The bike rides beautifully. There is always a rush of freedom and adventure that I feel when I am on a bicycle.

day one, surly long haul trucker

My first long bike trip was in sixth grade. The class had a bike trip planned from the school to the Nursing home where we sang and visited with the seniors that lived there. The nursing home was less than a mile from the school, but I didn't live near either location. I really wanted to ride my bike with everyone and ride to school. That meant riding the 8 miles from my house to the school. As I'd never done that before, my Mom followed me in her car to make sure I had no problems. All went well and I rode home that day happy and filled with a sense of possibility.

joining childhood games with 52 photos

Just a quick note: my art blog has moved to http://GalleryJuana.com.

Comments

bing said…

it makes me sad each time i see people skillfully ride their bikes. i did not learn how to ride a bike that's why.

they say it is not too late to learn but it is fright that i have to learn to get rid of, i think.

my take for this week's gallery is here --- > http://warmstonesite.com/2013/08/08/childhood-games/

8/07/2013

Anonymous said…

Love the childhood story! My mom would've done the same!

8/10/2013

Tracy said…

surly long haul truckers... You just gotta love name like that! And LOVE the colors, the white-ish gray and mango. Fun to hear the story too... especially the part with your Mom. ;o) Happy trails, Juana... ((HUGS))

8/13/2013

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