Aunty Tyke
Well-Known Member
- Location
- Oxfordshire
Makes me feel great being outside,getting fitter,legs actually work as muscles! Even when tired I feel better even after a ride round the block.
Why do "YOU" cycle ??
- Thread starter Dave7
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claudbutler
Senior Member
Wakes me up in the morning , helps me forget work in the evening,gets me out at weekends.
ITS GREAT
ITS GREAT
Apollonius
Guru
- Location
- South Staffordshire
Even after 50 years or more on a bike, I find a joyful astonishment in the power this simple machine gives me for so little effort. Every part of the machine is pared down to essentials to deliver speed, acceleration and kinaesthetic pleasure.
Justinslow
Lovely jubbly
- Location
- Suffolk
Fun and time trailing which includes fast training rides and more sociable group rides, so yes I'm often head down trying to go fast!
Justinslow
Lovely jubbly
- Location
- Suffolk
Oh and slow bimbles with the family, it's not all about the speed.
iancity
Veteran
- Location
- Ashington, Northumberland
Fitness first of all. Went really fat after giving up football due to knee problems, tried other stuff but nothing was as enjoyable as cycling which I was really surprised to see it didnt effect my bad knees. So tried to get out when I could, and even though I am really slow and get passed ALL THE TIME I still enjoy it.
Since July my work base moved to 16 miles away so commute twice a week at the minute and although its a different sort of cycling (not too many quiet country lanes) I still enjoy it immensely
Since July my work base moved to 16 miles away so commute twice a week at the minute and although its a different sort of cycling (not too many quiet country lanes) I still enjoy it immensely
claudbutler
Senior Member
My tuna is endorphin freindly.
mustang1
Legendary Member
- Location
- London, UK
When kid, for fun.
When at uni, for fun and get to uni.
Now, for fun, getting to work, being part of an elite and rather smug club, having a hobby, enjoying an activity with kids, being one-of-those cyclists that don't wave back, providing moral support on long rides (if that fat but can huph and puff his way to the finish line then so can I).
When at uni, for fun and get to uni.
Now, for fun, getting to work, being part of an elite and rather smug club, having a hobby, enjoying an activity with kids, being one-of-those cyclists that don't wave back, providing moral support on long rides (if that fat but can huph and puff his way to the finish line then so can I).
Psycolist
NINJA BYKALIST
- Location
- North Essex
To feel normal. When I am on my bike, nobody knows I have a crippled leg and hips that only move in one direction. I look normal, I feel normal therefore I am normal. Apart from that, I love to feel the wind in my face, to be in control of a machine that I made and am able to keep in the very best working order. Its the whole package I guess.
- Location
- Shrewsbury, Shropshire
... Because I have always loved getting out and about out on the bike and still get a child-like thrill from getting somewhere under my own power. All the other benefits of cycling (fitness, being environmentally friendly, low running costs, etc) are a bonus.
Accy cyclist
Legendary Member
- Location
- The hills of Accrington
To keep myself healthy, to go on short and not so errands, to try and achieve more in cycling terms than than last year to socialise,to have a hobby and to have a good feeling about myself.
Had a bike all way through childhood as I'm sure most people did back then. Along came cars, motorbikes, girls, family, work and mortgages so cycling went out the window. A little over 10 years back I bought a cheap mountain bike and got the bug back. Progressed to road bikes and at that time it was pure fitness and distance. Eventually I burned that out and got very bored with hour after hour in the saddle so switched to a cross bike so I could add in a few off road sections. I over did that too and just over a year back I just about gave up cycling altogether. I was just bored of the same roads, same hills, just bored. Every ride was the same, flat out full on effort and no time to take anything in. Then about three weeks back everything changed, I bought a fat bike! Yes I know there are many fellow riders who poo poo these beasts and yes it could just be a passing fad but honestly, I really don't care because one thing this bike has done is to slow me down. No more speed freak, no more personal bests, just me on my bike, anywhere and everywhere and 15 again, enough said!
claudbutler
Senior Member
No joking whats a FAT BIKE?
- Location
- Manchester
Because it feels good, keeps me fit, gets me out in the fresh air and let's me eat cake. I love every aspect of cycling and like the social group rides as well as going out on my own. Sometimes I go as fast as I can, sometimes I stop to admire the view and the scenery, and other times I go exploring ; ooh, what's down here?
