spingineer

I just wanted to comment in here, saying how much Bike Forums (especially SoCal) has inspired, and motivated me to keep riding, and riding long distances. Before, I really had to work on motivating myself, especially in preparation for the triple crown, and those doubles. Reading all the stories in here, and how everyone is so motivated every week to go beyond the comfortable rides, and push the limits. Reading BF has really given me back my mojo, and I'm really into my training now.

I just wanted to go on record saying this. My box of napkins is getting low ...

Time for bed, and get ready for another 109 miles of climbing ... weeeee

merider1

That's very nice, Ron. Yes, BF and the community certainly can motivate. I know I've been motivated by many riders here. It's a wonderful way to meet others with the same passion, share advice, go have some drinks and hook up until you're crying mercy and begging for the cuffs to be loosened. OH...wait...that's that OTHER forum. Sorry. I meant - great way to get motivated about riding....um....cycling!

tprevost

That's awesome! I find the same thing... its much more fun to share your riding adventures w/others!!!

spingineer

Oooh ... sizzzzzle .... ouch!

Go_Fast

i'm "motivated" by the chix.

nesdog

Of course, BF also has a way of completely depressing a person as well! Like when I see you are getting ready for 109 miles of climbing....I'm not even getting that much in a week! And Cruising is coming up next Sat! (and some Nocal lunatics want to take me up Old La Honda road in a few weeks...)

Seriously, my best goals have been shoved into place by this forum..

Sheldon

spingineer

Yea, those NorCal people ... you gotta watch out for those people ... I think they are from another planet. And they are way too serious ...

Happytime

Go_Fast

you're always posting before 5:00 am.

you tri-geeks are insane.

merider1

Well, I think, Sheldon, that any goal is a worthy one. Just because there are some of us who want to ride until we can't walk straight doesn't mean others have too in order for their goals to matter. Just getting out and pushing yourself (on your terms) or joining on any ride is enough. I know that when riding with other BFers, we don't say things like, "Well, so, I finished that double and a half century with 19,000 feet of climbing yesterday. And last week I rode 128 miles in two hours and 13 minutes, my personal best to date. And you?" It's more like, "My ass hurts, how long is this ride we're on?...I hate this stupid Garmin, piece of crap...ooh, I like that jersey, where did you get it?...I can't wait to eat...Do they serve beer?"

nesdog

Isn't this the truth! What I mean is that I've used BF as my springboard to goals I didn't know I would have...riding Centuries, falling over in clipless pedals, walking around in tight shorts with a pad....you know...important stuff! It's all about perspective...who was it who wrote "Don't sweat the small stuff.....and it's ALL small stuff!"

Sheldon

roadfix

Most definitely, BF, and especially this community has motivated me. I've been racking up more miles than I've ever have in the past, and not to mention my time posing off the bike has been rapidly decreasing....and that's the honest truth.

Mr. Beanz

Nope, not me! After seeing how fast these people climb on BA? I'm selling my bike and taking up Ping-Pong!

spingineer

Something else that motivates me ... a woman, climbing a hill, who you know is definitely stronger than you, but something in you wants to push it and keep up. Something about those triathlete legs.

BigSean

This place motivates me to buy another bike.

spingineer

You gotta have one for each day of the week!

tprevost

he's working on one for each day of the month now

Indolent58

So are you inspired to have more bikes than any other BFer, or are you trying to have more bikes than all of us combined?

BigSean

Actually, Im pretty content this week. I ride the Look during the week with its standard double, to build strength on my shorter rides. The Trek with the compact is my climbing bike, I rode it today. The Look is also a lb heavier. Im not one to much care who has what or how many, I personally just love bikes and I ride all of them.

spingineer

Good ... he's got extras ... he can donate them to the BF visitors fund, for folks traveling from out of town who go crazy going without riding while on business trips

spingineer

... at the same time?

BigSean

Did I mention that Im about 6'3?

tprevost

and his bikes are twice as tall as mine

Drew12

when we come visit we'll just wear THESE when we ride the bike.

spingineer

Won't it be a little difficult to clip in?