The longest journey starts with a single turn of the pedals. | Arabella Watson | TEDxIpswich

Its never too late to dare to get back on your bike - just ask Arabella who at 40 opened up her world to achievements she thought were never possible.
An engaging and inspirational talk from a pocket rocket presenter.
Get on your bike. Who remembers the joy, exhilaration and freedom of childhood bicycling adventures?
Just grabbing your two wheels and disappearing for hours and hours, no destination, no plan just exploration and adventure.
Then we grow up and put our bicycle and free spirit in the garage. At the age of 42 I dusted off my bicycle and jumped back on the saddle. My first ride 2kms to the Newmarket supermarket. I was exhausted, shattered, tired but it was fun!! It reminded me of childhood journeys, of travel for the sheer pleasure, it got me thinking where to next? How far can I go? What is possible? What can I do by myself? The sense of freedom and childlike adventure that comes from riding inspires me to see just how far we can go… and reminds us that anything is possible
This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx

[@blessedwithproblems6575]

Thank you. Much needed.

[@deborahwatson7786]

my pleasure

[@kirstythomas7382]

So inspired now Deb, great talk!

[@arabellawatson2370]

Thanks xxx

[@arabellawatson2370]

So where shall we ride???

[@arabellawatson2370]

Planning my next adventure.....

[@jonflach9432]

Well done Deb, great talk!

[@arabellawatson2370]

Thanks Jon glad you enjoyed it

[@arabellawatson2370]

Hey see you added my video to your play list Jon... thanks

[@arabellawatson2370]

Thinking Brisbane to Melbourne???

[@blokecooking]

Hi Arabella, really liked your talk, if possible can you get in touch with Bicycle Queensland and ask for me. Many thanks Martin

[@arabellawatson2370]

Sure happy to