Why do i ride? I think about this one a lot. I usually come of with the idea that it is some form of "escapism." I am a self described loaner and usually prefer the company of myself. You can't get much more alone than being on a bike in the middle of the country, nothing but hills, cows, tall grass, blue sky, etc.

Then there are other times i prefer to incorporate some city route into my ride. I still feel alone, because everyone i see has only a second to say hello and then they are gone. It's hard to talk to someone for very long that is carrying a good cadence on a bike unless you are on one yourself.

I guess i also ride for health, and the joy of bikes etc. but i always think the biggest thing for me is the ability to "escape" everyting in our hectic world if only for an hour or two. And oh yeah, watching the sunrise every morning is pretty cool to. I often think to myself when I see the pink/orange sun light replace the dark of night, "man there are so many people that aren't getting to see this. It never gets old."