Comments on: Cycling: Lose Yourself. Find Yourself

By: Malachi

Malachi — Sun, 24 Jun 2012 10:46:00 +0000

It’s nice to see that American Trancendentalism is alive and well in the pelton.

By: Horizon Seeker

Horizon Seeker — Sun, 24 Jun 2012 01:35:00 +0000

The cadence, controlling your breathing, the faint click of a gear change, temperature nuance, ahhhhhhhh!

By: Darryl is Loving the Bike

Darryl is Loving the Bike — Sat, 23 Jun 2012 23:33:00 +0000

Thanks Dan. I always kiss my Wife and Kids before each ride as well….great to hear your comments on this one.

By: Dan "LineBiker" C.

Dan "LineBiker" C. — Sat, 23 Jun 2012 21:25:00 +0000

Awesome post! You had me at the lead: “jump right into nature, become one with the environment, and kiss God all at once.”

I’m not a surfer but can totally apply that comment to the bike. I love the active “jump,” but also the listening “become…” At our church we say, “Go and Be!” as an encouragement to engage life but without an agenda other than kindness. That’s what I was thinking when you said “jump … and become.” Then you said “kiss God!” I just love that idea. Can’t wait to hit the road in the morning, kiss my wife & daughters on the forehead, then say, “I’ll be back in a couple of hours; I gotta go kiss God.”

By: Darryl is Loving the Bike

Darryl is Loving the Bike — Sat, 23 Jun 2012 00:29:00 +0000

Hey Jordan…..I know the feeling. All bike rides are great, but the ones where you’re really in the zone and time is infinite are the best.

By: Darryl is Loving the Bike

Darryl is Loving the Bike — Sat, 23 Jun 2012 00:29:00 +0000

Thanks Roger. I appreciate your feedback.

By: Darryl is Loving the Bike

Darryl is Loving the Bike — Sat, 23 Jun 2012 00:28:00 +0000

I agree, Alex. There is definitely a point where it’s easier to get in the zone. Thanks for your comments.

By: Darryl is Loving the Bike

Darryl is Loving the Bike — Sat, 23 Jun 2012 00:27:00 +0000

Thanks for your input on this one, Rob. You’re definitely much more of an expert as I’ve only ridden the waves a couple times. I think I must have been a surfer in a previous life however and I really feel my soul leaning in that direction.
Whether you’re on the bike or on the board, I hope you’re able to get the time to go within, recharge, and focus.

By: Rob at OceanAirCycles.com

Rob at OceanAirCycles.com — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 21:45:00 +0000

Darryl, you are pretty close to spot on. What most non-surfers do not realize is that surfing, on a time basis, is 20% looking for surf, 60% paddling back out after a ride, 18% waiting for the next wave (if crowds are thin) and about 2% of the time is standing on the board riding a wave. It is all about ritual and social dynamic. The physical aspects of paddling are repetitive, yet the movement of the water keeps the playing field dynamic. Surfing is a completely selfish act, that allows one to be detached from their realities for a bit, and just be in the moment. If you loose focus you generally pay for it with a shorter ride or longer paddle back out.

Cycling as most readers here know is much the same. The rituals either for the commuter or the racer, all part of the process. You have to pay attention to what you are doing or you pay the price, sometimes with skin.

I surf and bike. As I get older and life gets busy I find myself cycling more than surfing. The bike is more adaptive to the elements of nature, and you can do it almost any time you want. Both provide that moment you need, to focus your mind on a singular point, to keep things in life and in your mind from getting out of hand

I surf and Bike, but find myself on the bike more often. within.

By: Alex Turner

Alex Turner — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 21:13:00 +0000

Normally get into the zone after 6 miles or so. The endorphins begin to flow after about 15 minutes. Grinding up hill gets me in deep.