the good news, i successfully rode the BAT-mobile approximately 3.5 miles to the dentist today without error. the bad news, one of my teeth is dying, i told you something was wrong, and i have to go back tomorrow for a root canal.
the ride was successful. i'm not gonna lie, i was nervous riding out on real roads with real traffic and stop signs and stuff for the first time. i successfully stopped when i was supposed to and better yet, without killing the engine and looking foolish. i just kept reminding myself that i know how to drive a car, and that has four wheels to worry about, this two wheeled vehicle should be cake.
a few observations i made whilst riding among the other commuters:
ONE, people seem fascinated at the idea of one riding a moped. i mean people were staring at me as if i was riding down burton street on a unicorn. i just looked straight ahead and was thankful that i had my helmet and sunglasses on so no one would recognize me at this novice, inexperienced stage of moped-ing.
SECOND, the moped doesn't take off from a stopped position very quickly, thus annoying the crap out of whomever is behind me, as well as throwing me into a stage of panic as i worry that it won't start.
FINALLY, my bike doesn't have turn signals so i need to learn the bicycle hand signals in order to make sure i indicate appropriately when i'm turning, so as to avoid getting hit by some lackidasical driver and shattered into a million pieces. because that would suck big time and definitely bring the summer of the moped to a screaching halt.
i've made some arrangements to ride the moped to visit with some friends tomorrow, pre-root canal, thus more adventures to come..... as for now, i celebrate a successful and purposeful venture on the bike with some club crackers and today's crossword. life is good...
more to come...
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