Bike Riding in the Rain

Bike riding is one of the few physical activities I actually enjoy.  It's a little more of a challenge here, in Oklahoma, because there are A LOT of hills whereas in California the areas I rode were mostly flat.  Still, both of my kids love it.  My two year old son loves getting on his "hat" (helmet) to ride his "bike-cycle."  He actually sits in a seat on the back of my bike, but he refers to it as his.  That's fine by me.

Today my daughter and her friend asked if we could ride bikes to the park and play.  I figured why not, so we helmeted up and headed out.  Once we were on the road I had serious doubts if I could make it or not.  The hills seemed a lot steeper than the last time we rode.  Then again, the last time we rode that far was over six months ago and I was thirty pounds lighter.  It's amazing how much difference 30 pounds can make!!  I did make it.  Yay me!

No sooner did we get off our bikes and head to the swings than the sky darkened up and the heavens let loose with gumball sized rain drops.  We were all laughing as we got back on our bikes and headed home.  The rain was a powerful motivator when it comes to speed.  The trip home took a lot less time than the trip there.  Plus, we were laughing the whole way getting soaked!  Now, we're enjoying some hot chocolate while we play Blokus (if you've never played it is a must have).

Bike riding in the rain made me realize something.  I don't hate all exercise.  It's only exercise I view as a workout I detest.  Hmmm...I wonder if it's possible to lose weight and enjoy doing it?