I have smoked between 1/2 and 1 pack a day for about 15 years now. I quit smoking a week ago and other than the problem of what to do with my hands when I'm on the phone or having a beer, I don't have any physical withdrawal. I do miss it and I've always like the taste of a good camel.
But now I'm in health mode. I've been riding again for the last year and really enjoying it. I do admit that after a ride I would get home and fire up a smoke. Kind of defeats the purpose. Not smoking makes me feel so much better. Sure the riding doesn't hurt either.
"I don't smoke cigarettes, I don't see the point.
If you're going to smoke something it might as well be a ....."