About My Very First Bike
Hello there, my name is Chet Brzezinski. Let me tell you a bit about myself. The picture you see on this page was taken in Detroit, Michigan back on March 28, 1979. It was my 8th birthday and I got to spend it with my Grandfather. For my birthday, he took me to Kmart (this proves my age… lol). He let me pick out my own bike. The one I picked out was so cool. It was impossible for it to get a flat tire. Of course, I just had to have a horn put on it. When I finally got to ride it outside for the first time I tried to find all the glass I could to ride through because I just knew there was no way it was going to get a flat tire.
Later on that day my Grandfather dropped me and my new ride off at my house. I didn’t even go outside. I just hopped on my bike and rode around showing it off to every kid in the neighborhood. Every day I would ride it from sunrise to sunset. Before long, the training wheels were off and I was riding down the street full speed.
Not Much Has Changed Today
Here I am almost 43 years later. Not much has changed when it comes to cycling. I average about 5,000 miles per year just from my summer time riding. Being an avid cyclist, all these years, has helped keep me in great shape and healthy. I think back and wonder if cycling would be such a big part in my life if I didn’t get to go to Kmart with my Grandpa that day.
There Are No Rules About Slowing Down
Just because a person reaches a certain age (50 seems to be the magic “you are old!” number) it doesn’t mean they have to slow down or stop altogether. I say don’t mind what other people try to tell you what you shouldn’t be doing anymore. Keep doing what you want. I know I love cycling and I will never give it up until the day comes when I can no longer get on a bike.
You don’t stop cycling when you get old,
You get old when you stop cycling…
– Unknown Author
About My Blog
Lately, since I turned the big 50, a lot of people have been asking me questions about cycling. Whether it be that they are just curious or looking to start bike riding themselves. You’re never too old to become a cyclist. So I started this website and blog. I am hoping my blog posts are helpful to those that are just looking to get started or are an avid cycler themselves. I will do my best to give all my readers and followers the most sound advice, tips, and help possible.
Feel free to comment on any of my posts to share tips and ideas of your own.
To great health and well-being.
