My husband & I moved south a couple of years ago.
I immediately purchased a bicycle.
WHen I was living in the north, I had only rare opportunities to take advantage of outdoor activities. For most of the year, the weather was chilly, wet & even brutal. I lived in a part of the country that features lots of hills. Riding a bike up an incline gets frustrating. . My new location puts me in close proximity to a paved path that is perfect for walking, running, biking, rollerblading or pushing a baby stroller. Motor vehicles are not permitted on the path, making it safe and convenient. Plus, the path travels through a wooded area that provides lovely views & glimpses of various types of wildlife. I often spot turtles, squirrels, cardinals & other types of birds. The climate in my area is warm and sunny for most of the year. There are times when the heat & humidity make working out early in the morning a priority. There are a few weeks of the year when chilly weather forces me to either hold until the heat of the day or remain insiddors. Rarely is it impossible to dress in order to take my bike out. My favorite activity is to ride my bike twenty-five minutes to the soccer field. I then use the paved sidewalk area to stretch, warm up, run laps & complete lunges, squats & jumps. I spend about 30 minutes there. After I stretch once more, I ride home. I’ve installed a basket to my handlebars that allows me to transport a sweat towel and maybe a jump rope. I have a speaker that is cordless and a mount for my phone so I can play music while I ride my bike. I added a holster for a water bottle too. I have the perfect set up.