For the last year and a half, I’ve been a mentor with Big
Brothers and Big Sisters. B is my current little “sister” and she is 10 years
old. Our activities have included hikes,
movies & eating out for dinner. Our latest outing, we went on a bike ride at Rancho
Penasquitos (RP).
Barbara has a very heavy bike without any gears. I selected
RP because of the dirt trails and absence of car traffic. I thought it would be an
easier route. However, in this case it turned out more challenging than I anticipated.
For B’s first ride, she experienced sand, rocks, uphills, downhills, packed
dirt and a few falls. All in all she rallied through the ride. Our 6.2 mile
ride also included a waterfall crossing. B enjoyed the ride, did get tired and
told me she's ready for our next bike ride.
B gave me so much happiness by enjoying my passion of
cycling (and in the dirt!). Cycling
provides you with self-confidence and the experience of nature. I am hoping that exposing her to bike riding it will open her mind to new adventures. We both enjoyed riding and spending time together.
