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I Ditched My Car for a Bicycle: A Refreshing Return to Cycling

Olasunkanmi Arowolo

Researcher, Lecturer, Coach, and Mentor in Journalism.

Before setting off, I prepared my bike and tested my recording devices. I was enthusiastic about the ride, and my wife was quite happy to see me back on the bike. Coincidentally, she mentioned she had been thinking about it the day before. It was a bit stressful and came with some pain, as it had been a while since I last cycled, but I felt the strain in my legs. Cycling requires endurance, and I was intentional about it because I noticed I was gaining weight. Beyond just shedding weight, I wanted to fit into my clothes without having to change my wardrobe.