Is it me or do I see more & more people doing it? Mostly Chinese food delivery guys. Most of the time they have an electric motor on their bikes to help.

But as a smoker for 20+ years, I always enjoy a smoke after my rides with a pint of iced cold Guinness.

But recently, I did something that gave me such a high. I would light up while riding. I started doing this on a daily basis and it has become a habit.

I normally cross the Manhattan Bridge to get to work. On my way to work, I light up after I hammer to the middle of the bridge. It's my daily interval training. I would coast the entire way down feathering the brakes and enjoying my cigarette.

On my way home, I take the Brooklyn Bridge and usually light up once I reach the mid point so I can coast my way down.

I'm really enjoying my rides a lot more nowadays. With a cigarette lit, I have to monitor my speed. If I don't feather the brakes, and end up going too fast, the wind will eventually end up putting out the cigarette.

Anyone else do this?