On a sunny June morning, the author and her ex-husband Guillaume embark on a bike ride through Paris, reflecting on their shared past and the challenges of co-parenting after divorce. Once limited in her explorations, post-divorce, she finds biking a joyful way to navigate the city. Their ride to the police station to secure travel authorization for their daughter symbolizes a blend of nostalgia, shared history, and the realities of their new lives, highlighting the complexities of moving forward in a new relationship dynamic.
On two wheels, Guillaume moved like a shark through water effortless. He used to be a bike messenger.
When we were still a family, I rarely biked in Paris, except for the occasional Sunday outing. It seemed too risky.
As my Paris life expanded, biking became a practical way to explore the city, and in doing so I also rediscovered a youthful sense of joy.
I thought about those days, when the future seemed awash with possibilities, as we cruised past the hidden stairwell to the hushed Palais Royal.
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