Pledge to go by bike?

Several of us here at Mod-Blog have been enjoying the world of bicycle fitness, riding around southern CT and exploring the roads hereabouts. Those of you who stop by the blog on weekends get to see my weekly report, which divides evenly between the status of my weight loss and my bike rides. My first ambition was to ride each week the mile to the local pizza restaurant where we have "Guys Night Out" with friends. We are now doing that on a regular basis. My next goal is to ride to a few local stores and shops (Wal-Mart is just up the road past the pizza place) and start to make that part of my routine.

Trek Bicycles (the brand of bike I have) is now challenging people to take a pledge to bike more and drive less. While this is certainly self-serving for a company that makes bicycles, it also makes a lot of sense in a time when we see obesity and gasoline prices on the rise. Click thru and think about if you might be willing to take the pledge, or do your own version for walking, jogging, or some other human-powered travel. (Yes, Wedge a rickshaw DOES count.)

The Nomad Will Wander

The Nomad Will Wander
Originally uploaded by nomad7674.

Purchased a Trek Navigator 3.0 at Rad Robs in Shelton, CT today. I am hoping to use the bike to (1) reduce that visible paunch and (2) save some cash on gas since prices are thru the roof.

Prayers from Mod-Bloggers will be welcome, so that the Nomad does not break his neck before he gets back into some semblance of "shape".