Why do "YOU" cycle ??

[Glow worm]

The satisfaction of being able to get to relatively far away places completely under my own steam is immense. Plus all the sights and sounds you can enjoy along the way. The commute through streams of stationary traffic is always a joy. Also, I suspect most cyclists are a rather independent/ self sufficient bunch and I'm glad to be part of that.

 

[Berk on a Bike]

The Lycra®

 

[steve50]

Got back into cycling a couple of years ago , took it up as a hobby, buying stripping and building bikes and riding them , more recently i have been riding more than building bikes and i just love being out on the road. At the age of 57 my fitness levels haven't been this good for years.

 

[Tin Pot]

Because it's the only way to do the bike leg of a triathlon.

 

[Crackle]

I don't know, habit I guess.

 

[ianrauk]

because I really enjoy it. Always have, always will.

 

[Dayvo]

Many reasons, but mostly, the three 'fs': fun, fitness and freedom.

 

[slowmotion]

Why do I cycle? It's because I'm " male, white, under 40, with a high household income, environmentally friendly, independent, a bit of a leftie, vegetarian...and smug."
I read it in The Guardian, so it must be true.
http://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/...ondon-cyclists-so-white-male-and-middle-class

 

[Dave 123]

I commute
I ride for fitness
I ride for fun
I ride for the shared experience
I ride to be alone
I ride to observe wildlife

In all of the above scenarios I may also go hell for leather. This might be 30 seconds, it might be an hour. Going as fast as you can is great.

It's all great.


Apart from when you fall off,

That's pooh!

 

[Drago]

I do it for the sheer bloody mindedness.

 

[cosmicbike]

Started to use as a guide of improving health after giving up smoking. Lungs improved, shame about the rest! Now for fun, fitness, commuting and just about all trips that I cannot justify the car for.

 

[Easytigers]

Just want to be around for my kids...riding bike hopefully = more years with them! I've mentioned before on other threads but my daughter has certain needs and I really just want to be there for her and as she's just started to speak a few words (5yrs old) I want to be there when she really goes to town and starts laying down the law (will probably regret saying that!)

 

[Moodyman]

It's my way of giving two fingers to the cost of running a car and the ever increasing restrictions about where one can park, drive and the speed one can travel.

 

[Pat "5mph"]

Transport is my main cycling aim, then exploring.
Can't lie, if it's a beautiful day, between cycling and gardening I choose gardening unless it's a social ride I have previously agreed to do.

 

[Pat "5mph"]

Also - posted to early there - I like the fact that social cycling implies coffee and cake, as I don't drink and don't like sitting in pubs.