Why do you ride?
09-11-08, 10:19 AM
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Because it interested me. So I took it up.
It's my alternative to running.
But now I do bricks. So it's still a good thing. haha
It's my alternative to running.
But now I do bricks. So it's still a good thing. haha
09-11-08, 10:25 AM
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its fun. and happens to be good for me - a combination that is occasionally difficult to find. 
09-11-08, 11:23 AM
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I ride to get CUT UP and get my SIX PACK!! (always been a goal of mine =) And I also ride for the enjoyment of crushing my PRs. Sometimes I ride to enjoy the ride too
09-11-08, 12:06 PM
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1. I'm interested in how cycling changes my body; blood pressure, muscle development, overall ability, etc.
2. I have trouble sleeping if I don't get enough physical activity throughout the day.
3. Endorphins are good for mental health, and biking keeps me happy.
4. Like almost everyone these days, there's a family history of diabetes, and cancer, (but not heart disease yet) and I'm hoping to avoid those by being preventative with nutrition and cycling.
2. I have trouble sleeping if I don't get enough physical activity throughout the day.
3. Endorphins are good for mental health, and biking keeps me happy.
4. Like almost everyone these days, there's a family history of diabetes, and cancer, (but not heart disease yet) and I'm hoping to avoid those by being preventative with nutrition and cycling.
09-11-08, 12:41 PM
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After running for 23 yrs, it was time to find a replacement euforia (sp), so glad I did. Now I bike 3 times a week with a groupride saturdays, wanting to expand my knowledge and meeting new people. I love how I feel after 20-35 miles when I get home.
My legs do not miss the pounding of running.
My legs do not miss the pounding of running.
09-11-08, 01:28 PM
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This topic has been discussed before. No big deal, though.
I started riding to isolate myself from personal issues and to continue losing weight. I ride now because it's fun, different and beats driving (except for super long distances).
I started riding to isolate myself from personal issues and to continue losing weight. I ride now because it's fun, different and beats driving (except for super long distances).
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09-11-08, 02:47 PM
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I ride to crush souls ......
..... usually my own.
..... usually my own.
09-11-08, 04:29 PM
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I don't like to watch TV.
09-11-08, 04:43 PM
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I enjoy playing with expensive toys... this way I have a great excuse to spend more money on more toys, "'cuz it'll make me FASTER!!"
1. The amazing technology that is bikes
2. I'm easily bored
3. I need to get in shape for sports (Ultimate) and I don't have the knees to run a lot, although cycling is quickly starting to take over from Ultimate. We shall see how this turns out.
4. It's fun.
1. The amazing technology that is bikes
2. I'm easily bored
3. I need to get in shape for sports (Ultimate) and I don't have the knees to run a lot, although cycling is quickly starting to take over from Ultimate. We shall see how this turns out.
4. It's fun.
09-11-08, 04:56 PM
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I ride because if I don't my world begins to grow dark, and cold.
I ride, and run, because I must.
I ride, and run, because I must.
09-11-08, 05:09 PM
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09-11-08, 05:12 PM
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09-11-08, 05:18 PM
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I enjoy playing with expensive toys... this way I have a great excuse to spend more money on more toys, "'cuz it'll make me FASTER!!"
1. The amazing technology that is bikes
2. I'm easily bored
3. I need to get in shape for sports (Ultimate) and I don't have the knees to run a lot, although cycling is quickly starting to take over from Ultimate. We shall see how this turns out.
4. It's fun.
1. The amazing technology that is bikes
2. I'm easily bored
3. I need to get in shape for sports (Ultimate) and I don't have the knees to run a lot, although cycling is quickly starting to take over from Ultimate. We shall see how this turns out.
4. It's fun.
09-11-08, 05:24 PM
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My health: management of T1 diabetes.
It is fun.
I love competition with myself and others.
Bike stuff.
Hanging out with other bike nerds.
Racing.
I love the pain a hard ride brings, the kind that lingers all the following day and while working I can remember why I work at all (see the fourth reason above).
Sitting down is boring.
Eating tons of food.
and finally, I ride for a good lead-out...
It is fun.
I love competition with myself and others.
Bike stuff.
Hanging out with other bike nerds.
Racing.
I love the pain a hard ride brings, the kind that lingers all the following day and while working I can remember why I work at all (see the fourth reason above).
Sitting down is boring.
Eating tons of food.
and finally, I ride for a good lead-out...
09-11-08, 06:30 PM
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my health: management of t1 diabetes.
it is fun.
I love competition with myself and others.
Bike stuff.
Hanging out with other bike nerds.
racing.
i love the pain a hard ride brings, the kind that lingers all the following day and while working i can remember why i work at all (see the fourth reason above).
Sitting down is boring.
eating tons of food.
and finally, i ride for a good lead-out...
it is fun.
I love competition with myself and others.
Bike stuff.
Hanging out with other bike nerds.
racing.
i love the pain a hard ride brings, the kind that lingers all the following day and while working i can remember why i work at all (see the fourth reason above).
Sitting down is boring.
eating tons of food.
and finally, i ride for a good lead-out...
09-11-08, 06:35 PM
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I enjoy it.