Bicycle Memories.

I was reminded of my childhood days at the sight of this bicycle as soon as I visited my nephew today.

The last time I rode a bicycle was over a decade ago when I last visited one of my cousins in the village alongside my siblings.

I have always loved to ride a bicycle but I have a fear of riding a bicycle maybe because I didn't have one while growing up but I do admire people who can ride a bicycle effortlessly.

That day, I was so determined that I would learn how to ride a bicycle so I begged my cousin to teach me how to ride one, he told me that I was going to get injured first before I could be an expert and I agreed to it.

We started our lesson as early as 6:30 am that day as he held the bicycle from behind and taught me how to pedal gently, I remember falling severally but I didn't have any serious injury.

Soon, he started to leave the bicycle and I began to pedal the bicycle in an unsteady manner but I enjoyed every bit of it, we came back home after four hours of lessons and we did that for a week consistently.

If there was anything I wanted so badly at that moment was to own a bicycle so that I could use it for errands when I got back home but then I was just a child who relied on the allowance my parent gave me.

I remember begging my Uncle who was overseas as of then to send money for me to buy one but then it was just on empty promises.

As time went by, I forgot about it and so too I forgot all the lessons my cousin taught me.

As soon as I visited my nephew today and saw his beautiful bicycle, it brought back those beautiful memories and I wonder if I will ever ride a bicycle now without falling.

Since cycling is a form of exercise, I will be adding it to my bucket list to get one for myself so that I use it as a form of exercise over the weekends and most evenings to a close by resort when I feel like having a quiet time. I just hope I don't fall off the bicycle. Hehe

Today, I watched my nephew ride his bicycle effortlessly and I loved the fact that he was happy.

He told me how his mom has made plans to change his bicycle to a bigger one once he clocks 13.

I believe it wouldn't be on empty promises as I have also vowed to ensure the nephews and nieces in my life enjoy the things I couldn't when I was their age, if for any reason his mom didn't keep the promise, I will ensure I get one for him just to keep him happy because he has been a source of joy to our family.