Originally Posted by Machka

And what would you replace cycling with?

If I didn't cycle, I'd have to do something active. The only sport that comes close to cycling for me has been bodybuilding ... and I got into cycling because I discovered I enjoyed the cardio portion of the workout more than the actual workout! The second closest sport is cross-country skiing, but that is entirely dependent upon a certain quantity of snow, which limits it to just a few months of the year.