I bought my beloved Brompton Bike in 2018, and it’s been my go-to form of transport ever since.
I started with the best intentions: I planned to get some bike cleaner and give it a wash and scrub every 3-6 months.
However, after almost 3 years, I still hadn’t given it a proper clean. I knew that if I wanted my bike to last, I’d need to take better care of it.
So I spent two hours today scrubbing and scrapping 3-years worth of caked-on dirt and grime.
I wasn’t listening to music or a podcast, so it gave me the time and headspace to reflect on the task at hand.
It’s inevitable that grime, grease, and dirt will build up in our minds, in our bodies, in our hearts, and on our bikes. And although a deep clean is great. The regular one is even better.