Back on my bike 7/23/25

I had another full scale episode yesterday, again on the way home from the small market.

I decided to get my bike out, and start using it again. It’s a nice little Schwinn that’s foldable, but not quite big enough for this old body.

When it’s folded, it is about a 14”x12”x16”rectangle, and about 8-10 pounds. The biggest problem I have is the connection for the handlebars to the frame. Since it folds at the handlebars, the connection is at an angle, offset from frame. It drives me absolutely to distraction. While riding, I keep trying to make that connection go straight forward, in line with the front wheel. My mind will not permit me to ignore it.

So I stopped riding the bike after about 4 tries. I couldn’t get past the misalignment.

Several months ago I thought to myself “why can’t I just put a headscarf around the connection, and hide the connection from my eyesight.

So I did.

I rode the bike over to the market I‘ve been telling you about, called Tienda Alex, and was able to ride home without any dizzy spell. Mission accomplished. It took my about 1o minutes round trip.

This afternoon I got on Amazon.com.mx, and ordered a chain lock, a left sided rearview mirror, and a basket to go on the carrier on the back wheel. The first two items will be here tomorrow, but the basket will arrive sometime the end of July, beginning of August. I’ll show you what it looks like folded, unfolded, then dressed. I’m hoping to do some 20-30 minute bike rides like I used to on the bike trail in front of our home in Iowa. I could, and did, ride for hours. Loved it.

The only bike trail I’ve found to date is made with pea gravel, and I wasn’t able to navigate it. It was too loose for me. I need more solid foundation to ride in a relaxed atmosphere. I’m going to keep looking on Google, and will let you know what I find.

Here’s a quick peek at what she looks like after my ride this afternoon.

Until next time, stay happy, and healthy in the Lord.