Why did no one tell me cycling was so addicting?
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It's the exercise high that's addicting. And it's a real thing.
"Researchers have discovered that the "runner's high", usually attributed to endorphins – the body's self-produced opiates – may actually be caused by endocannabinoids, self-produced chemicals similar to those found in marijuana."
-- WIRED Science 2017
"Researchers have discovered that the "runner's high", usually attributed to endorphins – the body's self-produced opiates – may actually be caused by endocannabinoids, self-produced chemicals similar to those found in marijuana."
-- WIRED Science 2017
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Now far cry from then. Got to get in shape again.
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Before I started cycling, asking me to run was likely to get you laughed at. I could run on a treadmill for maybe 15-20 seconds, but then I'd have to stop or slow down to walking. I just had zero stamina. But after losing weight and cycling all the time, I realized I was getting myself into shape when I was pitching balls to my son and was able to run after them when he hit them. It was a great feeling.
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Not sure where this quote comes from, but "It sure beats a drug addiction"
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Welcome to bike club. The first rule about bike club is no one talks about bike club.
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Cycling is addicting. If you ride regularly, and put effort into it, your body produces endorphins to manage the physical stress. Endorphins are addictive, and when they get you hooked on a physical activity, rather than dreading a long ride or workout, you look forward to it. Most new riders don’t keep on the bike long enough, or ride hard enough to get hooked. Unlike other drugs, the addiction to physical activity is good for you.
There have been so many times that after a 100km ride, the only thing I enjoy thinking about is my next ride. After race days I was often too sore to get out of bed quickly, or to even walk normally. It was a painful to lift my leg to get on my bike. But after 50km or so, the stiffness and pain was gone, and I was happily chasing the wind.
There have been so many times that after a 100km ride, the only thing I enjoy thinking about is my next ride. After race days I was often too sore to get out of bed quickly, or to even walk normally. It was a painful to lift my leg to get on my bike. But after 50km or so, the stiffness and pain was gone, and I was happily chasing the wind.
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Oh God. It started off with a used bike off Craigslist. Then a better bike from a store that I saved up months for. Then the shorts, bibs, and jerseys. Then the 20mi, to 40mi, to 62.5mi rides... Then the 500ft, to 1000ft, to 2000ft elevation gains. And my breathing now feels so clear and open. Not sure if anyone's had a similar problem but I used to develop thick saliva/phlegm all the time and I had to keep spitting. Man.... This is amazing
Nothing sexy about this bike but it got the job done for me.
Great bike!
Last year I caught the wrenching bug, and I have several projects I want to do. I know these are junky bikes to some people, but to me they are gold. Ride on and have fun!
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I've settled down to 5 bikes, three custom, three fix gear....
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If you bike enough, here's what might happen:
It's Sunday. You had a great 62 mile ride on Saturday and your legs feel it a little. Grass is mowed. Tasks around the house are done, You've ate a early dinner. You deserve a nice evening relaxing on the couch. But your conscience starts in on you:
"You lazy, bro? Letting those dinner calories go to your fat belly? It's nice outside and you're just gonna sit here like a little princess?...."
Darnit! I'm riding!
Happens to me almost every Sunday.
It's Sunday. You had a great 62 mile ride on Saturday and your legs feel it a little. Grass is mowed. Tasks around the house are done, You've ate a early dinner. You deserve a nice evening relaxing on the couch. But your conscience starts in on you:
"You lazy, bro? Letting those dinner calories go to your fat belly? It's nice outside and you're just gonna sit here like a little princess?...."
Darnit! I'm riding!
Happens to me almost every Sunday.
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If you bike enough, here's what might happen:
It's Sunday. You had a great 62 mile ride on Saturday and your legs feel it a little. Grass is mowed. Tasks around the house are done, You've ate a early dinner. You deserve a nice evening relaxing on the couch. But your conscience starts in on you:
"You lazy, bro? Letting those dinner calories go to your fat belly? It's nice outside and you're just gonna sit here like a little princess?...."
Darnit! I'm riding!
Happens to me almost every Sunday.
It's Sunday. You had a great 62 mile ride on Saturday and your legs feel it a little. Grass is mowed. Tasks around the house are done, You've ate a early dinner. You deserve a nice evening relaxing on the couch. But your conscience starts in on you:
"You lazy, bro? Letting those dinner calories go to your fat belly? It's nice outside and you're just gonna sit here like a little princess?...."
Darnit! I'm riding!
Happens to me almost every Sunday.
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For many of us, riding a bike isn't the only thing we do.
For example, I also enjoy fixing bikes, reading about bikes, talking about bikes and looking at bikes. And drinking beer.
For example, I also enjoy fixing bikes, reading about bikes, talking about bikes and looking at bikes. And drinking beer.
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Interesting. I find that when I reach a certain level of fitness, my body tends to crave daily exercise which raises my heart rate more than my daily 3 mile dog walks. If I don’t get that exercise, I tend to get antsy. Probably just me.
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