They had challenged her that she could never learn to ride a bicycle.
"You are already so old!"
"If you fall while learning to ride a bicycle, your broken bones are not going to heal easily!"
They all taunted her!
--x--
The choice was hers.
The field was hers.
She started earnestly.
It was tough with arthritis...
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| Photo Prompt- Rochelle Wisoff-Fields |
Despite falling several times from her bicycle, she never gave up.
The sand provided both cushion and friction.
A fortnight later, she rode her bicycle on the same beach like a pro.
They had underestimated her interest, learning skills, intelligence, and willpower.
100 Words Story for Friday Fictioneers
Do you know how to ride a bicycle? When did you first learn cycling? Did you ever cycle on the sea beach?
The sand would cushion falls, but it's an unforgiving medium to cycle through
ReplyDeleteDear Anita,
ReplyDeleteGood for her persistence and determination.
Shalom,
Rochelle
Cycling on sand is not for the faint-hearted, but she wasn't faint-hearted, clearly
ReplyDeleteSand isn't an easy cycling surface - she did well to learn there! Lizy
ReplyDeleteI admire her logic and determination, although I'm not sure how practical the cycling on sand would be!
ReplyDeleteGood story to show an example of listening to negative vs. listening to the positive, be it from others or within your own heart.
ReplyDeleteI've been riding a bike since probably age 5, so 60+ years. Many happy memories riding with family and alone.
Hurray for perseverance! And if she can ride on the beach, she can ride anywhere. Good for her!
ReplyDeleteYou're never too old to learn something when you really want it. I learned to ride a bike on my own too.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad she made it happen! It's never too late to chase the dream... -Angela
ReplyDeleteGood for her ... but ... it's difficult to ride on the sand. I guess all things are possible.
ReplyDeleteNicley done ...
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ReplyDeleteGranonine here. I hope it was wet sand she cycled on. Dry sand would be a much bigger problem.
ReplyDeleteThey always underestimate older people. Nice job, but can’t imagine riding a bike across sand unless it is really packed hard!
ReplyDeleteThere are always naysayers, especially when one is of a certain age 🙄. I'm glad she persisted. Well told.
ReplyDeleteAlicia here: I love this woman's persistence! She sure showed them!
ReplyDeleteI am not sure if you can "learn " to ride a bicycle on a beach sand. Difficult even for an experienced rider. To ride a bike on a beach: Use a fat bike or a bike with tires at least 2.2 inches wide for better traction on sand.
ReplyDeleteJust goes to show that it's never too late to learn anything, even with extra barriers in the way. Good for her!
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed this positive tale of determination!
ReplyDeleteA determined mind will take you to success shore. A nice read, Anita.
ReplyDeleteNice story, Anita. That takes strength and stamina. ~ Nancy
ReplyDeletebut, more often than not, we give up easily
ReplyDeleteI’ve never ridden a bike on the sand at the beach, but I have run on the beach and it’s hard because your feet sink into the sand!
ReplyDeleteA great story.. and yes, if we decide to do something and try honestly, we shall succeed!
ReplyDeletehttps://www.volatilespirits.com/
Nothing, absolutely nothing can overcome willpower
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