He bought a bike in December...
I mentioned the other day that my father in law bought a bike. Of course, we're still not totally thrilled he bought a department store bike, but at least he got a bike.
Well, we actually think it's pretty cool, that at 51 years old, he has decided to start riding a bike. (We're probably going to build him a bike for father's day!)
Well, he's gone out a few times, it's pretty cold out, but we've had no real snow to speak of. Yesterday, he agreed to go out with us for a ride we were doing. It was a 20 mile ride from Xenia to Yellow Springs and back. Probably a bit ambitious for him, but we had a great time.
He got these matching jackets for him and Brian at Old Navy the other day, it was pretty cute.
I almost put my foot through this ice, trying to get a photo of these leaves haha, I'm sort of a jackass...
We took a break in Yellow Springs and went to get coffee. I love Yellow Springs because it's such a calm little town. People don't even lock their bikes up when they run into the shops most of the time. (You're damn sure I sat where I could see them though haha)
But yeah, walking into the coffee shop, Brian mentioned it was the one Dave Chappelle always went to. We got our coffee and sat down and in he walked. Brian looked and me and asked, "What are the odds?" I just laughed and said, "Well, pretty good, I guess."
Statistically speaking, I think I've seen him 3 out of the past 5 time we've been there. The man lives there and it's a TINY town. Some day I'll ask him for a photo. Yesterday in my full bike gear... not the day lol
He sort of looked at us and mumbled that we were crazy and he didn't get on his bike unless it was at least 60 degrees haha.
I did forget my full finger gloves, which was an uncomfortable mistake. It also took me a while to find the best combination of my leg and arm warmers, leggings and my jacket etc. I was either too hot or too cold most of the ride there, but felt much better on the way back when I took off my arm warmers and just wore the jacket.
The best part was, I think Brian's dad really enjoyed it. I think he was inspired by Brian's weightloss and his life changes. I truly hope he can continue doing this with us and we can go on family rides more often.
I'm so proud of my wonderful man who has now lost 120lbs since January. He's inspired so many people we know. He put almost 4,000 miles in this year. FOUR THOUSAND. Last year, he did maybe 500. There really aren't enough words to express how proud of him I am. <3
Well, we actually think it's pretty cool, that at 51 years old, he has decided to start riding a bike. (We're probably going to build him a bike for father's day!)
Well, he's gone out a few times, it's pretty cold out, but we've had no real snow to speak of. Yesterday, he agreed to go out with us for a ride we were doing. It was a 20 mile ride from Xenia to Yellow Springs and back. Probably a bit ambitious for him, but we had a great time.
He got these matching jackets for him and Brian at Old Navy the other day, it was pretty cute.
I almost put my foot through this ice, trying to get a photo of these leaves haha, I'm sort of a jackass...
We took a break in Yellow Springs and went to get coffee. I love Yellow Springs because it's such a calm little town. People don't even lock their bikes up when they run into the shops most of the time. (You're damn sure I sat where I could see them though haha)
But yeah, walking into the coffee shop, Brian mentioned it was the one Dave Chappelle always went to. We got our coffee and sat down and in he walked. Brian looked and me and asked, "What are the odds?" I just laughed and said, "Well, pretty good, I guess."
Statistically speaking, I think I've seen him 3 out of the past 5 time we've been there. The man lives there and it's a TINY town. Some day I'll ask him for a photo. Yesterday in my full bike gear... not the day lol
He sort of looked at us and mumbled that we were crazy and he didn't get on his bike unless it was at least 60 degrees haha.
I did forget my full finger gloves, which was an uncomfortable mistake. It also took me a while to find the best combination of my leg and arm warmers, leggings and my jacket etc. I was either too hot or too cold most of the ride there, but felt much better on the way back when I took off my arm warmers and just wore the jacket.
The best part was, I think Brian's dad really enjoyed it. I think he was inspired by Brian's weightloss and his life changes. I truly hope he can continue doing this with us and we can go on family rides more often.
I'm so proud of my wonderful man who has now lost 120lbs since January. He's inspired so many people we know. He put almost 4,000 miles in this year. FOUR THOUSAND. Last year, he did maybe 500. There really aren't enough words to express how proud of him I am. <3