“Toleration is the greatest gift
of the mind; it requires the same effort
of the brain that it takes to balance
oneself on a bicycle.”
~ Helen Keller
“Toleration is the greatest gift
of the mind; it requires the same effort
of the brain that it takes to balance
oneself on a bicycle.”
~ Helen Keller
Manhattan’s famous Central Park is New York City’s public haven for recreation, entertainment, community, or solitude. Look in one direction to be greeted by towering monuments. Turn and see. As you stroll in the shadow of the Wisteria Pergola, take a moment to gaze above at the delicate purple tendrils. Inhale the fragrance. Cross over another stone foot bridge, paying close attention to embellished details in ornate finials. The architecture is magnificent. Hear the soothing sound of water spewing forth from angelic fountains. Close your eyes, make a wish, and toss a coin into the crystal clear waters. Natural beauty is visible at every turn. Sights, sounds, and aromas fill the air. What’s that smell? At the edge of the park sits a legendary hot dog vendor offering tasteful sausages in steamed buns with condiment combinations for every palate. Well done, Central Park.
Bow Valley Parkway is Legacy Trail! Along the western Canadian Icefields Parkway, in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, don’t be surprised at the sight of a wandering bicyclist who seems to appear out of nowhere. Seasoned cyclists yearn for the most up-close-and-personal way to experience the vast wilderness, ancient glaciers, emerald green waters, and snow capped peaks. As the road snakes uphill and down, the majestic landscape appears to hypnotize the mind as it takes your breath away! Go by car, by bus, by bike…but GO! It’s picture perfect in every way.
“After your first day of cycling, one dream is inevitable. A memory of motion lingers in the muscles of your legs, and round and round they seem to go. You ride through Dreamland on wonderful dream bicycles that change and grow.”
~H.G. Wells, The Wheels of Chance