Originally Posted by
MrCrassic
I think it gets a little over the top when:
- Your entire life gets engulfed into cycling (i.e. it must be done to even feel remotely good) or
- You ride in conditions that are obviously unsuitable for cycling or even going out (raining hail in -20 deg F temperature).
You're young and obviously haven't been presented with any significant and meaningful physical and emotional challenges in your life.
There is an old saying: "What doesn't kill you makes you stronger". Therein lies the key -- experience to make the judgments to handle the conditions.
It surprises me that so many people will take on events that are based on heat that presents an imminent and deadly danger the further they ride, yet recoil from the idea of taking on the environment at the other extreme.
The one event I want to do is Iditabike. THAT is my idea of challenge and fun.