Photo by www.collegeparkmd.gov

Today, Mrs. Green Guest and I enjoyed a leisurely bike ride up the Northeast Branch Trail, around Lake Artemesia, past the University of Maryland, and back again. While out, we ran a few errands via bicycle that we might have normally driven to in a car. By taking the lovely and wooded trails instead of roadways, we also enjoyed views of wildlife, fresh air, and a lack of murderous drivers on Rhode Island Avenue.

I try to ride my bike to work as often as possible, and take the bus the rest of the time. Lately, the weather has kept me off my beloved bike more often than not, and I definitely feel a bit sore already from our ride today. Thankfully, the days are growing longer again, and the Washington, D.C. area is blessed with lots of sunshine, even in the winter.

What is the point to this post? Bicycling is a great form of transportation. Not only did we burn a chunk of calories, but we didn’t contribute to global warming by driving our car to locations we could easily reach by pedaling. Our moods are elevated from the exercise, our hearts are a bit healthier, and we spent some wonderful time together. We hereby resolve to do this activity more often, and will bring you pictures from the local bike trails whenever possible. Sphere: Related Content