Originally Posted by jdr_84
hey everyone
i was interested in your guy's experiences like why you got involved, what turned you on, so to say, about cycling and why do you do it?
this is open to anyone young or old, in-experienced or experienced
if anybody can help me out that would be great.
thanks alot and i hope to hear from some of you.
-jdr-
One of the older riders and started riding 15 years ago to retain what little fitness I still had. Not only retained that fitness but improved on it greatly. Had a couple of serious medical scares and am convinced that the fitness that cycling gave back to me is the reason that I am still alive.
Barring the serious medical problems I have had- there are general ageing problems like knees giving out-High blood pressure, Obesity, and cholesterol that cycling almost eradicates. This is not the only benefit though- How many non-cyclists get home from work- open a couple of beers and sit on the couch watching TV for the rest of the evening. If not cycling- I keep the brain working- get out and do something in the garden- sort out the DIY to be done(Don't do much but it does get sorted and done eventually)
Why do I do it- I enjoy it- 52 weeks of the year- all weathers and with or without riding companions.