I began noticing over the weekend that my butt was a bit uncomfortable on the bike seat. The seat is kind of hard and small - not very pleasant to sit on for 15+ minutes. So I asked my Dutch housemates about where to find a seat cushion to resolve the problem. I think the Dutch would regard a seat cushion for wimps, since they did not know where I could find one. I had an idea in mind though...Action! Action is a typical Dutch store, found in any decent-sized city in Netherlands. It sells all kinds of great things at really cheap prices. I have already made many trips to the one near our house in my few weeks here. So, yesterday I hopped on my bike, suffered through another butt-numbing ride, and cycled to Action (about 8 minutes away).
I had a small list of things I needed to buy at Action, also including a pillow for my bed (the one I have been using was beginning to really hurt my neck). I quickly found all of the items on my list, including the bike seat cushion! I purchased a gel one for under 3 euros! When I reached home, I fastened it on my bike and tested it out. Viola! Good to go, much better! Now the only thing I desired for my 2-wheeled friend is a plastic cover for the seat so that it does not get so wet and soak my bum on rainy days (which are quite common!).
I thought I had brought such a handy thing with me to Netherlands which I had received during my introduction week in Tilburg. But, evidently, I did not bring the cover, as it was no where to be found in my suitcase. Uncertain as to wear to buy a seat cover, I let the idea go for the time being.
Sometimes you just have to wait and what you need will come to you.
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