We all have that little voice.  For some it is less of a voice and more of a feeling or an idea that you just can’t seem to get rid of.  For me, among other things, was the desire to get back on 2 wheels.  I have had a blast cycling on my trike and plan to always have one if I am able.  But for some reason, I could not kick the idea of riding on 2 wheels again.  One thing the trike did for me was introduce me to the world of recumbent (laid back) cycling, so I knew my 2 wheeled option would be something laid back; a 2 wheel recumbent bicycle.

2 wheel recumbents can be difficult to ride at first.  Take everything you know about riding a standard diamond frame upright bicycle and throw it out of the window.  What became second nature for us as kids when we first learned to ride a bicycle, has to be re-taught as a new 2 wheel recumbent bicycle rider.  I will admit, I have had some struggles, I have fallen, hit the pavement, but have gotten back up, and tried again.  I wanted something that would be a challenge.  I test rode a few, I picked up riding some better than others, but I wanted something I could grow into, something that I wouldn’t get bored with too quickly.  A bicycle that needed some getting used to.  Something that kept me sharp and focused while riding.  It has been quite an experience but I have logged close 500 miles, so far and have loved every minute of it, good and bad.

I am glad I listened to that voice, followed that urge, acted on that feeling, took that chance, and found my 2 wheeled machine that my voice would not shut up about.  That voice, that feeling is there for a reason.  Don’t ignore it.  Unless of course it is encouraging bad behavior.  Short of that, next time that voice or feeling comes back, instead of trying to suppress it, act on it.  Try that sport, speak to that person, do that “thing” you’ve been thinking about.  I have found the only way to quiet the voice is to just listen to it from time to time, you might be happy you did.