Got a minute?

by Jim on June 5, 2013

Time: How much do you have . . . really? Of course, none of us know the real answer. Placing a laminated copy of my Medicare card in my wallet gives some perspective though. And remembering Dad’s sudden heart attack at age 77 adds to the calculation. Lottery winners stand to win millions of dollars, but there is no time lottery to win (except in the movies). What would you pay for that valuable minute that was unwisely used, or not used at all? We all have had them.

This is less of a treatise on using time wisely that it is on putting a high value on each minute. Often, we hear customers use the phrase “killing time”. Ouch!! How about “gaining perspective” instead? Seems less deadly. Just a minute, or two, of full attention . . . by all of us, can go a long way toward fulfillment. An extra minute from a motor vehicle driver can mean years added to a cyclist’s life even. How is that for value!

So if you have a minute, or multiple thereof, and if you choose to spend it with us, we will do our best to make it your most valuable minute ever! We care about making a positive difference in the lives of our customers, and we are understanding more each day about the value of our health, and the value of the minutes we have. Maybe because we have less of them, minutes seem more valuable. The truth is, at any age, one minute can change your life forever!

This week, we are offering to buy back the cool trike you purchased directly from RideSouth! We know, that despite our best efforts, sometimes a cool machine gets neglected and needs a new home. Just bring your trike in and we will make you an offer! Please, only bring in trikes you purchased from us. This week only, we are just taking in trikes, so keep riding your cool recumbent bike for a while!

We have a number of used recumbent bikes and Hobie kayaks at the shop, and are in the process of making improvements and updates on them for re-sale. We are adding additional display racks to accommodate the overflow. This would be a good time to look for deals! We have a shipment of the new award-winning Hobie Pro Anglers arriving sometime this week! Be sure to make your reservation for one now!

Reunion Ride: Ride Report

April 24, 2013

A perfect Sunday afternoon is a premium anywhere! There are so many activities that call out to us. But here in Mississippi, the 24th most “bike-friendly” state in our great nation, cycling is at the top of our list! The Ridgeland bike trails were crowded with all types of cyclists of all ages. Families pushing [...]

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Used Bicycle & Kayak Sale!

April 14, 2013

We have about a dozen bikes and a half-dozen kayaks that are in the used category and need to be sold to make room for new machines! Please come by the shop this week and we will discuss the models and prices with you personally.

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Something ventured . . .

April 8, 2013

Perhaps you have heard the saying “nothing ventured, nothing gained”. Or, if you are like me, you may prefer your motivational sayings structured in a more positive way. In fact, why would anyone try to motivate someone with the negative of an idea? Don’t run! Don’t touch that! Don’t eat too much! You get the [...]

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Signature Ride 2013: Ride Report

April 8, 2013

In many ways, the 2013 RideSouth Signature Ride was a test. Even though we have presented this ride for many years, it is still a challenge to select a date, organize riders and support, police the activities, and actually ride the miles. Fortunately, Lane and Louis Reno did an outstanding job of all the hard [...]

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RideSouth Reunion Ride

March 27, 2013
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Signature Ride Week

March 20, 2013

The 2013 RideSouth Signature Ride is imminent! We will launch from the RideSouth shop THIS SATURDAY at 7:00 AM! It is 117 miles to Hattiesburg and 109 miles back with a little over 6000 feet of climbing! What a great way to spend a weekend! Activities during the week include a Workshop Series Flat Repair [...]

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Trim & Happy

March 13, 2013

Maybe you have seen the recently published study of the Happiest States in the USA. Did you notice that Mississippi is in the bottom five? Probably, you know we are also on the heavy end of the stick when obesity enters the conversation. Growing up in the South, the term “fat & happy” got thrown [...]

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Signature Ride Pre-ride

March 6, 2013

The 2013 RideSouth Signature Ride is March 23-24. Last month, Doug Morgan joined me in another pre-ride scouting trip to check out the roads. We took along the trusty Contour camera so you can get an idea of the Signature Ride experience. Click on the pic below and let it begin! Launching from the RideSouth [...]

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