Comments on: What Propels You?

By: ian...

ian... — Fri, 21 May 2010 10:25:25 +0000

Oops, forgot to add…

…to answer your question: What propels you to pedal everyday?

The answer is easy, and I’m in complete agreement with ‘WhyEyeBike’ on this one.

“…its still all about loving to ride my bike”

By: ian...

ian... — Fri, 21 May 2010 10:21:42 +0000

Hiya Myron,

Sorry I missed this post back in March!

All your thoughts for how to use your bicycle more often are good enough reasons to get pedalling once in a while. It was doing just that – thinking about what uses I could find for my old mountain bike that resulted in leaving our car on the driveway more often.

Like yourself, “moving on to cars” I gradually became disillusioned with the so-called freedom the car offers. We have always enjoyed getting out in the Summer for leisure, and popping to the shop for a few grocerys on the way home from such a ride was like being bitten by a deadly cycling insect ;>D

I wasn’t hindered by traffic and didn’t have to go hunting for a decent parking space (the bike stands are right next to the door of the supermarket!).

Even if you only cycle for leisure, you will benefit. If you also get bitten by the bug, then I’m afraid there is no known cure :>D

By: jogya03

jogya03 — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 09:49:07 +0000

Cycling is good for body and mind, so yes, I definitely agree with Cyclin’Missy. Apart of that, one more advantage for us who lives here in heavily populated area is, cycling is always a practical and also reasonably economic option. With my folding bike I have an option for mix commuting and optimizing our family car. We used to have 2 cars few years back, and we only need one now.

By: Honey Mommy

Honey Mommy — Sat, 03 Apr 2010 03:42:29 +0000

Cycling is my sanity! I think Cyclin’ Missy expressed it exactly. There is something so smooth and natural about riding. Propelling yourself uphill and speeding back down.

Not only do I get in my exercise, I get time to be out in nature and let my thoughts go. It is actually very relaxing for me even though I am working hard!

By: darrylislovingthebike

darrylislovingthebike — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 22:34:25 +0000

Thanks Bryan…..hope that tonnage is dropping faster and faster.

By: darrylislovingthebike

darrylislovingthebike — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 22:33:59 +0000

Thanks for your comments, Missy. Yes, cycling is so great for the body, mind, and everything else. We are very lucky to be involved in such a great sport and passion.

By: darrylislovingthebike

darrylislovingthebike — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 22:32:36 +0000

Isn’t it great when fun and exercise go hand in hand? That is definitely one of the reasons I am loving the bike.

By: WhyEyeBike

WhyEyeBike — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 21:59:18 +0000

Had to get rid of the extra baggage around the mid section…but then I realized how much I liked biking and it became less about excercise and more about fun. Now I have gotten into racing and its about competition and sport (and fun)….but its still all about loving to ride my bike; just like when I was a kid.

By: MarK Darvin

MarK Darvin — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 18:17:38 +0000

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By: Cyclin' Missy

Cyclin' Missy — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 20:00:04 +0000

And I echo Bryan…there is nothing like being out in nature. I didn’t want to neglect to add that!