Saturday, March 27, 2010

Romance by Bike


'It's not the destination--it's the journey! All the reasons bikes beat out cars for commuting and running errands apply to dating, too. Instead of fighting traffic in a car, you can get your blood pumping and endorphins flowing. You don't have to endlessly circle the block looking for a place to park. You can stop wherever, whenever, if you want to check out a cool-looking bar or park or public artwork, or if there's a nice view or you just want to enjoy the weather at a different pace.

Riding bikes puts you and your date on equal footing as far as the direction the night will go. When you're both transportationally independent, you know your date is hanging out with you because he or she wants to, not 'cause you drove the car, or vice versa. Since you don't have to worry about losing the prize parking you already paid for, you can follow your whims with ease instead of picking one destination for the date and hoping it works out all right.

If you don't both ride already, look into bike rentals in your city. You might consider renting a tandem bicycle built for two for a truly picture-perfect afternoon, but keep in mind that they're a little harder to ride than they look, and make sure you're both comfortable with who's piloting and where you're going.'

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