• RSS
  • Delicious
  • Digg
  • Facebook
  • Twitter

Bike Head Tail
Bike Head Tail

Why A Dusty Old Push Bike Should Not Stop Your New Year's Resolution!

At the beginning of every New Year, millions of people around the world excitedly set out to achieve their 'New Year Resolutions'. You know what I mean, things like losing weight, getting fit and healthy, changing jobs, starting a business ... the list goes on.  

So what is it about the New Year?  

Realistically it's just another day but for some reason because it sits at the top of the calander year, we go into a mad frenzy of writing out new goals and committing ourselves to New Year Resolutions.  

And I must admit, I am indeed no different. In fact one of my New Year Resolutions is to get fitter by going out and experiencing new activities that I haven't tried before. After all, variety is the spice of life - so they say!  

So yesterday afternoon not only did I go for a paddle on a kayak, but I dusted off my push bike and took it out for a ride. Now when I mean "dusted off" - I mean quite literally. You see, I cannot remember the last time I took it out for a ride. In fact the tyres were completely flat, the dust had stuck to the paint work like cement, and it took me 45 minutes of digging around under the house to find my helmet!  

But like most people, I was committed to starting the New Year off with a bang and so with the help of my hubby, both my bike and I emerged onto the footpath 'bright eyed and bushy tailed' and raring to go!  

Now as you can imagine after months of neglect, my beloved push bike was somewhat 'out of fitness'. (It couldn't possibly be me ... it must be the push bike). 

And at this point I was certainly grateful to live in a flat suburb of Brisbane, so we were able to glide around the streets together with a fair amount of ease. But that was until we turned a corner and came across a hill which happend to be in the way of my destination - very inconvenient might I add!  

Lucky for me though - I'm not one to give up easily. As I felt my muscles burning from lack of exercise, I kept my head down and focussed on getting up that dreaded hill because I was going to get to the top - no matter what.  

So as you endeavour to go about reaching your goals and New Year's resolutions, you will no doubt come across many road blocks, challenges and frustrations that will try and stop you in your tracks.  

And that's OK, really it is. Just be prepared to tackle the obstacles and distractions as they come up in your daily life, (just like I did puffing and panting to get up that hill on my dusty old push bike) - because when you do reach the top and achieve that goal or New Year's Resolution you'll be so glad that you did! 

P.S - Which means that you'll be able to set an even BIGGER one for 2011! Anyone for skydiving?

 

About the Author

Audra is a Shift Work and Airline Veteran based in Brisbane, Australia. She specializes in educating and inspiring people to lead a healthy, happy and balanced life whilst working crazy and irregular hours - ie; shift work. To contact Audra or gain more helpful hints visit - http://www.healthyshiftworker.com

Light Motion Vis 360 Rechargeable Front Head Light And Tail Light Bike light
Light Motion Vis 360 Rechargeable Front Head Light And Tail Light Bike light
Paypal   US $216.30
MX 2002 Featuring Ricky Carmichael MX 2002 Featuring Ricky Carmichael
List Price: $44.99

 

Description

MX 2002 Featuring Ricky Carmichael contains a robust and addictive freestyle mode, including the Bus Jump and Step-Up Challenge. It's also the only game featuring Ricky Carmichael, four-time AMA supercross national champion...

2-led 3-mode White + Red Light Fog Bicycle Lights - Black 2-led 3-mode White + Red Light Fog Bicycle Lights - Black

 

Description

Build quality looks good.
The rubber feels good and robust.
Both lights are in good working condition out of box.
3 mode to select : 1) Fast strobe, 2) Moderate blink, 3) Always ON.
Can be mounted any where that you can think of cos the rubber can stretch.

Planet Bike Blinky Safety 1-Led Bicycle Light Set Planet Bike Blinky Safety 1-Led Bicycle Light Set
List Price: $19.99

 

Description

Planet Bike blinky Headlight & Taillight Sets are cute little light sets the will clip to just about anything. Blinky's have flashing and steady modes, ultra compact cases and are durable and weatherproof...

Planet Bike Beamer 1 and Blinky 3 LED Bicycle Light Set Planet Bike Beamer 1 and Blinky 3 LED Bicycle Light Set
List Price: $34.99

 

Description

Offering long runtimes and exceptionally bright LED light, the Beamer 1 Light Set from Planet Bike is a great choice for daily riders, commuters, and pleasure riders alike. The Beamer 1 headlight provides four times brighter light than prior models with an eXtreme V2...

Planet Bike Blaze 1-Watt Headlight and Superflash Taillight Combination Bicycle Light Set Planet Bike Blaze 1-Watt Headlight and Superflash Taillight Combination Bicycle Light Set
List Price: $69.99

 

Description

Planet Bike Headlight & Taillight Sets have a high and low power beam along with "Superflash" flashing mode.Blaze 1 watt LED has hight and low power beam, reinforced alloy midsection, Quickcam bracket mountsSuperflash has 1/2 w LED plus 2 extreme LED's for visibility up to 1 mile, with a unique, eye catching flash patternBatteries includedItem SpecificationsWeight250gBattery2 AAABulb1W LEDRun TimeUp to 100 hours

Custom Chrome Passing Fog Mini Headlight Head Light for any Harley, Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki, Kawasaki, Custom Bike, Cruiser, Choppers, Scooters, Vespa, Moped Custom Chrome Passing Fog Mini Headlight Head Light for any Harley, Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki, Kawasaki, Custom Bike, Cruiser, Choppers, Scooters, Vespa, Moped
List Price: $50.57

 

Description

Features: Enhance the look with this set of Chrome Fog Lamps This is an after market set of lamps 100% RUST FREE ! Specification: Condition: Brand new in box Quantity: 1 pair Lights: Regular bulb - can be replaced Material: High Quality ABS Plastic With Chrome Finish Instructions: not included Mounting Hardware: not included Fitment: Complete custom application Modification may be required 2 Wire Set-up  

TMS Street Fighter Head Light Fairing Kawasaki EX 250 500 NINJA EX500 GPZ 636 ZX6R Yamaha FZR FAZOR FZ6 FZ1 YZF R1 R6 TTR WR YZF YZ TT Honda CBR F2 F3 F4I F4 Dirt Bike xr crf Street Fighter smr TMS Street Fighter Head Light Fairing Kawasaki EX 250 500 NINJA EX500 GPZ 636 ZX6R Yamaha FZR FAZOR FZ6 FZ1 YZF R1 R6 TTR WR YZF YZ TT Honda CBR F2 F3 F4I F4 Dirt Bike xr crf Street Fighter smr
List Price: $49.99

 

Description

*****Not DOT approved. For off road use only.*****

Laws concerning this product vary from state/province to state/province. Your state/province may prohibit its use on public roads or restrict its use to
novelty, show use, off-road areas, or race facility areas only...

CREE Q5 LED Flashlight Torch w/ Holster and Bike Holder Super BRIGHT!!!! CREE Q5 LED Flashlight Torch w/ Holster and Bike Holder Super BRIGHT!!!!
List Price: $49.99

 

Description

CREE Q5 LED Flashlight w/ Holster
(3 modes 240lum)

Package includes: One Flash Light and Holster.

The flashlight is made with metal and magnesium alloy material. Thickness, hardness and texture are considered excellent...

Sonic Tails Head - Cartoon Decal Vinyl Car Wall Laptop Cellphone Sticker Sonic Tails Head - Cartoon Decal Vinyl Car Wall Laptop Cellphone Sticker
List Price: $22.99

 

Description

This cool vinyl decal could be applied in your house, such as wall, washroom mirror, and table surface. This unique vinyl decal could be applied on your car either interior or exterior. This high quality vinyl decal could be applied on your laptop or cellphone as a skin...

Bicygnals Tube Torch Bicygnals Tube Torch
List Price: $27.99

 

Description

The Bicygnals Tube Torch LED Flashlight is a great way to see and be seen! This torch-style handheld light includes 5 super bright white LED lights on the front to illuminate your way. The rear features 3 super bright red LED lights to help you remain visible from behind...

Categories: bikes

Super Deals On All Bikes

Bike Shop

How To Get Quality O

Looking for cheap road bikes? Then you’ve come to the ...

Little Known Secrets

When it comes to mountain bikes or any bike for ...

Road Bikes Vs Mounta

greater speed. Mass: heavyweight as a known fact imposes a greater ...

The Ultimate Bike Ri

Most people do not know that there is such a ...

Bike Saddle Buying T

Bike saddle buying tips is probably one of the most ...

colnago-bike

Colnago Road Bikes

Colnago Road Bikes – The Pride Of Italy The world has ...

Classic Beach

Classic Beach Beaches - the best way to discover San ...

Bike Rack – Your B

A bike rack is perhaps one of the most important ...

Building A Unicycle

20" and 28" Sun Unicycles [affmage source="ebay" results="15"]uni cycle[/affmage] [affmage source="amazon" results="10"]sun ...

Ride With A Bike fro

Antique mudflap and grips Antique mudflap Cage and waterbottle Headlight Pedals for a mountain ...

Cruisers & Comfort B

[affmage source="amazon" results="30"]cruiser bike[/affmage]