Originally Posted by
bici_mania
I haven't really fallen out of love but have had my passion for a bike captured by another. Foolishly I have let them go thinking I didn't need or want them anymore.
I am not the sort of person who lives with regrets, I do what I do and own it, but in time I have regretted letting each of those bikes go. The bikes I have that begin to collect dust get put aside and covered with a sheet. In time I remember the joy of that specific ride and the appreciation is renewed. Each time I have done that I have thought how glad I was that I didn't get rid of the bike.
Edit:
I would like to add that if you must part ways your bike is always welcome in my garage. That is one fantastic Raleigh.
That's the trouble, I know how much I have loved it in the past and letting go of that is hard. However, simply covering it up with a sheet seems cruel in a way. I'll dwell on it over the coming winter, but I suspect passing it on to someone who will truly love it may be the end result, alas.