Since being back home, Pete and I have been riding our bikes at every opportunity (we bought them just before we left for Mauritius so never really had the chance to break them in as it were) and when he isn’t away over weekends on business, we take our bikes for a ride on the beach front in Port Elizabeth. It is a lovely long ride, not sure how long, possibly around 10km or thereabouts.
It is all very proper and organised with a dedicated lane for bicycles and a separate lane for pedestrians. We do seem to attract a few peculiar looks though – think it may be because we are the only two cyclists not kitted out in lycra, clip on shoes and helmets. This is what I was wearing on our first ride – I was very comfortable.
On our second trip, we were the only 2 cyclists out – no, it wasn’t because we were not wearing the lycra gear, it was the weather. It was blowing a gale, cold and threatening to rain. Not much can put us off our wanting to get in a ride and we enjoyed a wonderful wind filled ride, stopping for the nicest coffee and breakfast after being very naughty and riding to the end of the pier to take these photos – bicycles are strictly forbidden on the pier. It was so cold that I was wearing my beanie I knitted a while back and even Pete was wearing a tracksuit top – a very proudly South African Rugby one.
These are the lovely views we enjoy while riding. 
We ran out of battery life so were unable to take pics of our coffee and breakfast – fear not, we will go back and in the interest of you, our readers, will have another coffee and breakfast to get those pics. 
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The beach front looks awesome! That seems like a fun ride, perfect way to start your morning.
It’s been ages since I rode bike; I don’t even remember the last time!
By: Bites Of Sweet And Spice on October 7, 2011
at 08:26
Thanks! It is great fun, just wish we could get to go more often/. Have a happy weekend.
By: thecompletecookbook on October 7, 2011
at 09:11
What a lovely place to go for a bike ride. Love the beanie! Am just off to our local market and am hoping to find some nice wool to knit it up in afetr you very kindly sent me the pattern (thanks again!). What amazing views you had. I love beaches on days like that.
By: chicaandaluza on October 7, 2011
at 09:52
I am hoping that I can pack my beanie away for the season Tanya – Spring seems to be very shy around our part of the world at the moment. Hope you get some lovely wool. Have a super weekend.
By: thecompletecookbook on October 7, 2011
at 11:35
I can tell that you two had a fun ride!
By: Angie's Recipes on October 7, 2011
at 12:58
It was great fun, thanks Angie. Have a great weekend.
By: thecompletecookbook on October 7, 2011
at 16:11
I got a bicycle for XMAS 2000 and it has been used less times than I have fingers! Well done for using yours
By: Tandy on October 7, 2011
at 14:06
Oh no, what a pity Tandy. I love riding my bike and find an excuse (weather permitting) to go for a quick ride. Have a super weekend.
By: thecompletecookbook on October 7, 2011
at 16:12
—Dear, Mandy,
Lovely photos
What fun to bike together. Romantic. & Getting healthy at the same time… X
By: My Inner Chick on October 7, 2011
at 14:47
I do like the way you think Kim. Have a great weekend and I hope your birthday was special.
xo
By: thecompletecookbook on October 7, 2011
at 16:13
such a wonderful way to kill time! I love riding my bike also and every time I get the chance I enjoy it like it’s the last ride. The ocean view is breathtaking!
By: Roxana GreenGirl on October 7, 2011
at 17:58
What a great way to appreciate your ride Roxana, like it’s the last ride – I like that! Hope you had a good break away and visit with family. Have a super weekend.
By: thecompletecookbook on October 8, 2011
at 13:42
What gorgeous views!
By: Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide on October 7, 2011
at 20:17
Must say, it does make the ride nicer. have a great day.
By: thecompletecookbook on October 8, 2011
at 13:42
Riding in the shoreline for me is so theraputic.
By: rsmacaalay on October 7, 2011
at 21:57
I would be very sad to move “inland” I must say. Have a happy Saturday.
By: thecompletecookbook on October 8, 2011
at 13:43
Such a wonderful way to spend a sunny day, the 2 of you riding along with blue waters on one side and the city on the other. Those are the kind f memories I’ll recall when the wind howls and the snow falls this WInter. Thanks for taking us for a ride!
By: ChgoJohn on October 7, 2011
at 22:09
Thanks for coming along ChgoJohn. Have a super weekend.
By: thecompletecookbook on October 8, 2011
at 13:45
Cycling is my favorite! I ride almost every evening and weekends is when I love to get to the beach and ride along the boardwalk. Very similar to yours where they section off a strip for the bikers! Morning rides are a great way to start your day!! Beautiful photos!!
By: spicegirlfla on October 7, 2011
at 22:22
I wish I could ride more often – I am trying to incorporate even just a short ride every other day. I should follow your example and go early in the mornings. have a great weekend.
By: thecompletecookbook on October 8, 2011
at 13:47
So wonderful!!! Enjoy!
By: pinkpolkadotfood on October 7, 2011
at 22:24
Thanks Pink, we do thoroughly enjoy it – just a pity Pete has to travel so much so I often have to go for a ride without him. have a super Saturday afternoon.
By: thecompletecookbook on October 8, 2011
at 13:48
Awww you guys look like you had so much fun. I love riding my bike.. when I go to my hometown in jersey lol. Won’t ride them around here in NYC. Wonderful photos
By: Kay aka Babygirl on October 7, 2011
at 22:31
Thanks Kay – I can understand that NYC would not be the easiest place to ride – pity though. Have a super weekend.
By: thecompletecookbook on October 8, 2011
at 13:49
I love all your pictures…such a wonderful activity to do together
By: thefooddoctor on October 7, 2011
at 23:43
It really is a great activity to do together – we could ride for hours on end. Have a lovely weekend.
By: thecompletecookbook on October 8, 2011
at 13:50
Oh I used to enjoy biking and this is such a nice place for biking! Now I don’t even get on the exercise bike at home…I love biking outside though. So fun with wind!
By: Nami | Just One Cookbook on October 8, 2011
at 02:30
Riding really is great fun and I would be on my bike every day if I could. Have a great weekend Nami.
By: thecompletecookbook on October 8, 2011
at 13:54
Hopefully the beanie weather has left us now and you can wear a sun hat
By: Cindy on October 8, 2011
at 11:11
I hope so Cindy, this winter weather is not fun! Have a super weekend.
By: thecompletecookbook on October 8, 2011
at 13:54
What a beautifully fantastic view Mandy! I think I would be out there every chance I had…so relaxing. I love water views.
Have a great weekend!
By: Kristy on October 8, 2011
at 18:36
Thanks Kristy. There is something very soothing being by the water. Have a great weekend too.
By: thecompletecookbook on October 8, 2011
at 20:59
Such a beautiful place you live! I may have to go out for a bike ride myself. We are having summer like weather here even though it is officially autumn.
By: Michael Beyer on October 8, 2011
at 19:11
Thanks Michael. We really do live in a beautiful country – just wish the weather would warm up now! Have a fantastic weekend.
By: thecompletecookbook on October 8, 2011
at 20:59
What a fun post – made me smile reading about the non-helmet… i still don’t wear a helmet skiing (yikes) – I don’t seem to have changed with the times either
Looks like you were having great fun! Cheers Mandy.
By: Kelly on October 9, 2011
at 23:42
Oh my, I haven’t ever skied (snow) so would probably just follow suit with your whatever body else does – know I know – hee hee. Have a great day Kelly.
By: thecompletecookbook on October 10, 2011
at 07:33
Lovely views and it all looks quite flat – which is the only way I would ever get on a bike again!
By: Amanda on October 10, 2011
at 00:44
I must say, for the most part it is fairly flat but our bicycles have these really awesome gears that actual work (first for us) so you can comfortably change gears for a hill. Have a super week Amanda.
By: thecompletecookbook on October 10, 2011
at 07:34
Can’t wait for the coffee and breakfast shots. Looks like a gorgeous place to ride.
By: Anna Johnston on October 11, 2011
at 09:29
Thanks Anna, I can’t wait either – Pete has gone away again on business so we will just have to hang in there a little longer. Have a great day.
By: thecompletecookbook on October 11, 2011
at 15:56