Originally Posted by
Cycho
I mean, let's get real: most of us (me included) are fat, middle-aged, working schlubs with family responsibility, with no discernible athletic ability other than to mount a device with two wheels and push the pedals on it. Did some of you really think you would be riding for Garmin or CSC after a year of "weekend warrior" rides? Also, what's the obsession with speed? Unless you're racing, running from bears or find yourself in the wrong part of town, what's the point? Relax. Take in the scenery. Enjoy another macchiato.
Yeah, but you own a Motobecane so...
(sorry, couldn't resist)
I used to be fat before I lost 100 pounds...thanks in large part to the bike. Hence my love for it. No, I didn't think I'd be riding with any sort of team...nor a club but I am now. Speed is fun...I wish we had longer descents around here I could stay at 40mph on. And finally, yes, taking in the scenery is part of the epiphany.