Tune Up

Last week I enjoyed my first big bike ride of the season. I rode on a perfect spring night to one of my favorite restaurants to have dinner with a friend who is so honest in who she is it melts my heart. Before heading out Mr. S oiled my chain, checked the tires and gave my little blue bicycle a good once over to ensure me a safe ride - and it worked. I sailed easily (well, as easily as this old bike sails) to and from a perfect dinner.

The next day while enjoying lunch in the garden under the warm blanket of another beautiful day, we were interrupted by the sound of "ssssssssssssssssssssssssssss," which lasted about 5 seconds and was followed by an amazing "KABOOOM." As we slowly emerged from the duck and cover position and wiped the dirt and debris from our faces, we realized that the explosion was in fact my back bike tire that had burst under the heat and old age.

Needless to say, my sweet blue bike was sent into the shop for a new tire and loving care. I am going to collect her today and can't wait to get my biking season officially started.

Happy Tuesday. It looks like it is going to be a beautiful one!