Poll: Why do you cycle?

[User16625]

A combo of reasons. Being out of a job and it means I still have affordable transport. Mostly its a hobby. I like mountain biking because its something different, the views are great and I get a kick out of riding the rough stuff. I like how much faster I can go when road cycling and there have been exceptions where I have overtaken motorised vehicles which gives me a huge thrill, only ever happened a couple of times. It also gets me out more aswell as keepin fit. The government doesnt eat up most of my wages this way either.

 

[markharry66]

I cycle in my spare time, so I am not sitting at home in front or television or filling out pointless polls

 

[Rickshaw Phil]

I cycle because I enjoy it and makes me fit. I've been to places on the bike that I would never have visited if I only drove.

Other stuff such as not having to fill it with fuel and not polluting the environment are bonuses from my point of view.

 

[slow coach]

I cycle for fitness mainly , also the social side of being in a club is good. Although if I could still run long distance I would never have taken cycling as seriously as I have. Must admit though it is a good second to running.

 

[mickle]

I cycle because i've got a bike and it would be a waste of money if I never rode it.

 

[Pat "5mph"]

I cycle to get to where I want to be.

^^^^ this!
May I add: faster than public transport or walking, cheaper than running a car.

 

[Twilkes]

To get to the other side.

 

[Pat "5mph"]

To get to the other side.

Of the Green after dark?

 

[Browser]

For me it ticks several boxes;

1. It keeps my weight to a manageable level and increases my fitness from bloody awful to just-about-OK
2. It saves the money I'd otherwise spend on petrol.
3. I get to see the outside world not hemmed in by the roof/door pillars of a car. If I ever get a recumbent I'll be able to see the sky better as well .
4. I can test myself now and again with the odd sportive/distance ride.

That'll do for now.

 

[Marshmallow_Fluff]

I cycle for my sanity.
Does that qualify as "I cycle for a reason"?

And what about the addiction of the matter?

 

[Skipper]

I want to ride my bicycle
I want to ride my bike
I want to ride my bicycle
I want to ride it where I like ........

 

[Browser]

Yes, but does she say "white" when you say "black"?

 

[Twilkes]

Of the Green after dark?

"The Man With No Name,
he couldn't sign on,
so he died a death on the Green.

The Invisible Man
suffered a similar fate,
but no bugger noticed."

(c) some Stoke-On-Trent poet, 1999

 

[Shut Up Legs]

I also cycle because for some odd reason during a bike ride, it's impossible to maintain a bad mood . So cycling is my panacea for all the things I don't like about my life.

 

[Hitchington]

I ride a bike to firm up my buttocks.