Unsolicited Opinion: Ride a Bike

We are always in a rush. We often default to jumping in a car to get to our next destination, even if we're worried about our weight and health. But may I recommend the beach gives you a respite from this thinking. The beach stretches time

Ride a bike to dinner: Yes, you might be a little sweaty when you get to your table, and yes, you may have to find somewhere to lock the bike up. But good news - it likely won't be any harder than finding parking. And it will be nice to feel the breeze and get a little cardio in after whatever you food you indulged in for dinner.

Ride a bike five miles away: Yes, it will be a trek and yes, you may be exhausted afterwards. But think about the accomplishment. You saved gas, saving money and the environment. You got in your daily exercise and you got to your destination; perhaps a bit slower than originally intended - but, it's the shore - what else do you have to do?

Ride a bike with a friend: Were you planning on just sitting there on the porch with a beer or a cocktail? There's always time for that. But while the light is fading, why don't you continue your conversation on a bike? Peddle slow enough so you can chat and take the wide boulevards and avenues so you can ride side-by-side without worrying about traffic threatening your chit chat.

Ride a bike on the boardwalk: First, a note: please check with your town's laws on whether you can ride a bike on the boardwalk and during which hours. Now that that's out of the way. RIDE... YOUR... BIKE... ON... THE... BOARDWALK. The click-click of the never perfect boardwalk under your tires. The long expanse of the beach to your right or left. The gentle breeze or the stark humidity. It's all good.

There are many good reasons why you should be riding a bike. I can't think of a good reason why you should not be riding a bike. So send this article to five friends and then get on that bike.