Lines by Lee

For over a year, my bicycle has been hanging in the garage – untouched. It needed new brakes, tires and an overall tune up. Since I have no mechanical abilities, I broke down and decided to take it to the shop. Though it is over 20 years old, the cost of repairs was far less than buying a new one. Last week I picked it up and was thankful for a great weather forecast.

After several short, but intense rides I was reminded of a few things. Just as I have for almost 50 years, I love being on a bike. There is just a great feeling that goes along with pedaling and being able to be outside and...