tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5410978670555461975.post8703822963490172143..comments2009-04-21T17:16:32.972-04:00Pedalmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03517458086167977762noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5410978670555461975.post-29769015511636982162009-04-21T17:16:00.000-04:002009-04-21T17:16:00.000-04:00What a great great help... priceless knowledge. Now they're not only going to be healthier, reducing the size of their carbon footprint and saving money... they'll be wise in the ways by learning from the veteran.Donaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08664201924669063313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5410978670555461975.post-3666606634362798102009-04-19T16:59:00.000-04:002009-04-19T16:59:00.000-04:00WheelDancer- Thanks! I had a great time doing it and they had a great time as well. They all discussed at work getting together during the week at a regular time and going for rides. I'm happy I was able to get the tire rolling.Pedalmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03517458086167977762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5410978670555461975.post-24531905554879187232009-04-19T11:46:00.000-04:002009-04-19T11:46:00.000-04:00Awesome! Random acts of kindness are a great way to change people's thinking. I haven't taken it this far but it's such a great idea that I will if/when I have a chance. So far I have been lucky that simply pointing out that someone lived very near the trail was enough to get them over the hump and start to ride.WheelDancerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15219805760534549996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5410978670555461975.post-82034521268678315372009-04-18T10:57:00.000-04:002009-04-18T10:57:00.000-04:00Buttsy- You hit the nail on the head! One of the people was afraid of looking like a geek until I showed them all the awesome clothing stores geared towards cycling. It brought out their inner shopoholic!Pedalmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03517458086167977762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5410978670555461975.post-37410673775800534142009-04-18T08:14:00.000-04:002009-04-18T08:14:00.000-04:00Encouragement and Praise and reinforce that you can ride your bike without looking like a total geek....that is one thing that scares a few people before they even have to dela with traffic and the whole pedalling thing!Buttsyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16800437606008658030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5410978670555461975.post-57448337720246025942009-04-18T01:34:00.000-04:002009-04-18T01:34:00.000-04:00Sproketboy-It would be great if they took it further, I think once they get that feeling of freedom and confidence they'll become regular pleasure riders.Pedalmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03517458086167977762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5410978670555461975.post-44282174536133342672009-04-17T17:37:00.000-04:002009-04-17T17:37:00.000-04:00Sharing the pleasure of cycling is a Good Deed. Once they enjoy riding to work, the next thing is they might go further afield and you might even get some more riding buddies!Sprocketboyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00002657522696618715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5410978670555461975.post-71122109138041092762009-04-14T13:08:00.000-04:002009-04-14T13:08:00.000-04:00Melanie- Thanks for the kind words. The trail is one of the best areas in Toronto. Running or riding you have the water right next to you and the sounds of the city seem to be a world away. Maybe we'll cross paths one day on the trail.Pedalmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03517458086167977762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5410978670555461975.post-9991887048138501102009-04-14T13:00:00.000-04:002009-04-14T13:00:00.000-04:00That's amazing that you're offering your experience, time and knowledge! I was running on the waterfront trail this morning, would be very cool to live so close by... I'd probably ride more too :) Have a great day!Melaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15040126521403230005noreply@blogger.com