People keep telling me I can't do certain things. First it was riding in heels, dresses, and skirts. Ridiculous! Absolutely possible. No sweat. Recently it has been riding with Dougal in my basket. People would tell me he's too big. Dogs don't like it. It's dangerous (some of these people think biking is dangerous in general). The two of us are going to get run over. The list goes on.
I wonder what these people would say about the countless women around the world who cycle with their children on their bikes! People need to get over being afraid and start being active members in their communities. Get over hiding behind four doors and four wheels, and maybe start realizing how to be considerate and caring for others on the road. This is just a hunch, but in my experience people who have to drive everywhere, all the time, year round... don't necessarily end up cultivating more courtesy on the road. In fact, a woman yelled at me to "get off the road!" just today. Much to my dismay this happens a lot in Edmonton.
Despite the doubts of others, I thought I'd try it before I wrote it off and it works wonderfully so far! Dougal loves it in there and most of all, going places with me. Cycling is a integral part of my lifestyle and Dougal is fitting in just as he should.
Yesterday we went to the Southside Animal Hospital for his third set of vaccinations. No rabies for Dougal! The vet didn't seem to think there was a problem with him traveling in a basket, either. Hush, naysayers!
4 comments:
How sweet and relaxed Dougal looks for his trip to the vets!
Aw thanks! He knows to keep all four paws in the basket whenever we're on the move:)
My goodness, these are sad things! My daughter rode sometimes with our cocker puppy "Bella", in Brazil, and I rode a lot with my (three)kids (each one individually, as they were young) on my bike (either having them sitting in the "front" or in the "rear" of the bike), in France!
I think you, we, must keep in perseverance and continue to show courtesy as bikers or car drivers, towards pedestrians and all. It's possible, it's healthy for us and our earth, and it's fun. Take care,
cheers
ManfredKZ
First let me say you inspired me. Seriously. When my husband suggested we live a bike life he sent me your blog as to say, "see! you can be cute and ride a bike!" :)
Second we ride our kids all over town on our bikes. We ride to the market, grocery store, library, park, ice cream shop the list is growing longer each day. And we encounter a mix of comments. Mostly positive but some negative. Some I'm sure have even questioned my mothering since I take my children on my bike.
But I'm with you! Hush naysayers!
So anyway, all of that is a long way to say thank you for the blog and the continued inspiration.
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