However, once agian the people of Campbell River showed me I had no reason to worry. Every day, no matter how ominous the clouds looked, there was a row of bikers making their way to where ever their jobs may take them. I was impressed, but more than that I was motivated. While I usually am a person that bikes to work, I tend to shy away from it on any gloomy looking day opting instead to take the 'safe' route by driving. This trait didn't work out for me very well when I realized, after signing up for the event, that that is what I would be dealing with. In my mind I was already deciding I would make up for it the next week, when I caught sight of a group of about 15 bikers making their way down the road. Seeing them set off the competitive side of me, as I'm sure it did with many. After all, if they could do it why couldn't I?
In response, I grabbed my rain jacket and some spare clothes and set off Thursday morning on my bike. And loved it.
Heading along the seawalk and watching the waves coming up the beach was a great relaxing way to start the morning, and the whole time I felt like I was in comradery with my fellow bikers. We were all in this together, and we were going to succeed no matter what! And, to my utter joy and amazement, it didn't rain! (at least, not when I was biking).
All in all, this weeks Bike to Work Week looks to be a success, and I congradulate all those who participated. I'd also like to thank anyone who put time into organizing the event and/or helped supply the different events through the week. We couldn't do it without you!
And here is my tip of the week:
Just do it. You never know whether you will like it or not until you give it a try!
Enjoy your weekend Campbell River!
