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Old 06-06-01 | 10:36 AM
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This morning I was sailing downhill on a curve, enjoying the ride. When I noticed, thinking to myself (why not? I'm the only one there!) It is as though I am weightless, being slung by gravity into a wonderful self-guided track. It was a really cool feeling, totally different than pumping / grinding / gasping for air, up a steep hill. Maybe you had to be there?
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Old 06-06-01 | 11:19 AM
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Yes! And not to break with your thought, but sometimes I get a burst of energy or "something" and my legs just start going like a motor. Uphill, downhill, on the flat--I just feel like an airplane!

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Old 06-06-01 | 12:42 PM
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Yes! burst of energy or "something" and my legs just start going like a motor. Uphill, downhill, on the flat--I just feel like an airplane!

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That's cool! The curve I mentioned earlier leads to a steep hill, and carries me 2/3 up it! Then I pour it on and zoom over for another downhill clip.... of course there's the reverse on the return trip.
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The other day I watched a 10 year old neighbor ride his bicycle down the street. He was riding "no hands" and exclaiming, "I can fly, I can fly!"
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Old 06-07-01 | 07:00 AM
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The other day I watched a 10 year old neighbor ride his bicycle down the street. He was riding "no hands" and exclaiming, "I can fly, I can fly!"
I'll leave the flying to Big Bird!
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Old 06-07-01 | 02:54 PM
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Old 06-07-01 | 03:19 PM
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Gravity only sucks when you're going up!

Coming down it's great!
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Old 06-08-01 | 05:45 AM
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Originally posted by aerobat
Gravity only sucks when you're going up!

Coming down it's great!
Thats so true!!!
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