Also enjoyed Ex's post!
Originally Posted by
chasm54
Tim Krabbe's "The Rider" for which I know @
valygrl shares my enthusiasm.
One of my faves too!
Originally Posted by
chasm54
Riding solo - not being in a break, endurance riding or even touring will do it - has a similar effect on me. When I'm in a rhythm and cranking along I'm often not really what you could call thinking, I'm just in the moment, aware of my surroundings and of the physical sensations of the ride, highly awake but wordless. It's very meditative and it's a big reason why I keep getting on a bike.
Flow.
Flow is the best part of any sport I've participated in. Every sport I've enjoyed has it. Cycling really allows for it. Rock climbing may well require it.