When you leave the bike out when company is coming so the kids will ask for a ride.
When you find yourself searching for the smoothest routes, not the shortest or flattest.
When nothing in the house is safe from scrounging.
When you wear a kettle for a helmet. (I wish I thought of that first!)
When the bike starts ruling the budget.
When your IC vehicle has sat so long you don’t remember when you last drove.
When your bike is in the kitchen or living room often.
When your friends always greet you with â€Âhow’s the bike?†or “how far did you ride today?â€Â.
When you have to make an effort to talk about something else.
When suddenly you realize you’re learning more physics, chemistry, electronics, mechanics and mathematics than you ever thought possible.
When the first thing you do when you finish riding is wheel the ebike into the house and plug in the batteries, then you close the door and remove your helmet.
When you find yourself wearing your helmet or goggles long after the ride is over, because you are so used to wearing them.
When you stop part way up a hill just to test the power.
When you start acting like a teenager again and show off at every stoplight.
When no one believes that you just got to the party by bicycle, because you look don’t look tired enough, or it’s too dark, or too far.
When you start to feel a bond with people you only know through a common interest, and a great website. Thanks ES.
