Originally Posted by cyclochica
While out on the inaugural spin, I rediscovered the simple joy of pedaling. With no bike computer, it was just me and the road and trail, having a blast. No average speed looming in my face, I didn't feel the need to compete with the world, I was free to just enjoy the moment. Cycling went from being this major production, to a wonderful simple pleasure. What is more wonderful than stepping outside of your house with your bike, clipping into your pedals and pushing off with the whole world out there ready to be discovered? It is like every ride is a new adventure.
That's pretty much what I ride for, too. I have the computer with the average speed, but I don't take it overly seriously -- it's more for curiousity value, and maybe to give myself something else to think about on a boring suburban stretch, but nothing more. There's a whole big world out there, and being on a bike lets you experience all of it -- the scenery, the wind, the weather, the sounds, everything.
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That is all.