Pedals in Rotation

On By Lauren Scott, AuthorIn Poetry

My bicycle had met its fate a while ago, so we bought a new cruiser for me. Cycling is better for my back, and in addition to using the stationary bike in the house, we now have an outdoor option. We went riding Saturday and Sunday morning in cool, perfect temps beneath cheerful sunshine. Wind in our face felt so freeing! The same feeling my husband gets when riding his motorcycles. Heading to the kids’ old elementary and high school stomping grounds was our plan. Oh, the memories! I hope you enjoy the ride, and of course, the poem I had fun writing.
Cheers to riding and writing!

Two wheels carry us
Wind in our face
Pedals in rotation
A comfortable pace

Freedom in our bones
Rolling through veins
Blue sky umbrella
Easy on the reins

Two campuses we sought
Nostalgia in our minds
Posters for council
Blooms of all kinds

Well, hi, Mr. Bear,
Looking massive as ever
Don’t mind us as we
coast by for pleasure

Cruising through corridors
Memories flow
Our children’s years learning
With smiles aglow

2010, 2015
Fun graduation days
Diplomas and celebrations
Beneath sun’s rays

Painting of murals
With colors so bright
Language of art
Beauty and delight

Quads work vigorously
Uphill we pedal
A fun ride behind us
The greatest medal!

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103 thoughts on “Pedals in Rotation”

  7. I have been thinking of putting air in my bicycle tires and riding again. It’s been about three years. I ended up with a bout of vertigo and stopped riding. You’re motivating me. I love your poem and your kids graduation dates are similar to mine. 2014 and 2011.

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    1. I’m happy to inspire, Elizabeth. It’s been years since I’ve ridden, so I was even a little wobbly at first. 🙂 It’s been fun though, and there are other places we’d like to ride. But we don’t want to ride on busy streets; no trust in the drivers, so the last thing we need to buy is a rack. I hope you get to ride again, and cool about our kids grad. dates. 🥰

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      1. We have lots of cyclists where we live, but they are riding on the side of two roads where cars go 60 MPH! The bike lane is maybe one to two feet at the widest. I may ride on the sidewalk along the nature’s preserve! It is cool that we are in the same phase of parenting.

      2. It’s the same around here, which is why we ride early in the morning where there are less cars. We see some cyclists ride on the back country roads without a bike lane and it’s insane. They have too much trust in the drivers. I agree; it is cool that we’re in the same phase of parenting. Our son will turn 30 in 3 weeks and our daughter is 33. Boy, do we feel older! Older not old though. 🙂

      4. We sure sound like we’re in a similar boat. Our son is coming out from CO in 2 weeks and he’ll be here for 3 weeks. It’s during his birthday, so he’ll see some friends and we can celebrate with him. He works remotely so has more flexibility. Can’t wait! Our daughter and hubby live in TN. and their jobs aren’t as flexible. We saw them over the holidays last year and will see them again in the fall and during the holidays this year. I wish we all lived closer. I can’t dwell on it too much or I’ll break down. 🙂

      5. Enjoy your time with your son. My kids are so busy with work that they have little time to visit us. I need to fly up to the Bay Area and make time to be with them. I’ve been thinking a lot about it lately.

  9. What a delightful way to spend a morning. The school you visited was lovely. Your children were fortunate to attend such a nice school. The play yard was amazing! As were the murals on the inner corridors.

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    1. Thanks, Violet! We went for early rides Sat. and Sun. morning, and hope to do many if the weather is good. A fun and great way to start the day. I’m glad you enjoyed the photos. There were more murals, but I only got the one and part of another. 🥰

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  10. The only thing missing from your bike is a little bell to beep beep the slower riders out of your way. Ha, ha. Love it. I’ve been getting back into indoor riding and it’s been helpful, but I have to get back on track. I’ve had a couple crazy weeks and need to get back on schedule.

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    1. LOL A bell! I’ve added it to the list next to a rack for the car! 🙂 I haven’t ridden in years, but we finally took the time to look for a bike and I fell in love with mine right away. 7 speeds is all I need. And it’s easy to get off track. Give yourself grace and you’ll get back on again. 🚲 Thanks, Brian!

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      1. I keep thinking about getting a road bike, but I do worry about falling flat on my face. Ha. ha. And I love your comment on grace. I always want to write about it . . . but it’s such a tough term to explain. I have to say though that I care about it more than many other virtues. It’s so meaningful when you see it in action. Glad you had fun riding. Fun times.

  15. petespringer's avatar petespringerauthor

    Lots of fun and I enjoyed the rhythm of your piece. Last summer I was overly ambitious and kayaked with a buddy in the morning until my back said, “Enough!” After a lunch break, we rode bikes 20 miles in the afternoon. I’m not 16 anymore, but there’s still a lot of life left in this old dog.😊

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    1. Thanks, Pete! Kayaking is one thing we haven’t done but would like to. And for you to take a break and then ride for 20 miles? Wow! That’s impressive! We’re not there yet, but my FIL lived to 100 and he always used to say, “Keep moving.” So that’s what we’re trying to do. Thanks for the smile! As we get older we may have to modify activities, but whatever needs to be done as long as we can stay active in some way. 😁🚴🏼‍♂️

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  19. Oh…revisiting those old haunts…wind on your faces…staring down old, familiar places. It’s as if they speak to you. Thank you so much, Lauren. Beautiful pics and verse! 🥰

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    1. Well said, Vicki! Thanks for your lovely words! The rides were fun, but also special revisiting the schools. Our son will turn 30 soon and our daughter is 33, so those school days were a while ago. 😍🩷🌷📚🚲

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  21. The place is perfect for cycling indeed. It’s beautiful, the same as the poem you wrote, Lauren. I love your bikes. It’s so cute to see. Mine is stock.🤭 I can’t wait to pedal.

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    1. Another children’s book, Diana! I didn’t think of that, and there really is not enough time to give flight to every idea! 🙂 Not that I won’t try though. Thanks so much, and I’m happy you enjoyed the ride! 🥰

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