Does anyone JUST ride for fun (and some exercise)?

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Originally Posted by MyLitespeed

My bike can be my "escape" from the realities of life that get to be to much sometimes. My bike is my friend and therapist.

I still keep a journal of all my rides, but that lets me see how much my confidence has improved over the years.

Being able to just have fun on my bike is probably what I enjoy the most.

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That just about sums it up for me too.

I have been riding 8 years and the fun is still there. I have made a part it of my daily life, so long as I can do a minimum of 5 miles per day before work, or better still 10 then I am a very happy bunny. BTW I don't start work until 12.30 lunch time but I still have to try and cram in all the boring housework, shopping etc before I go out.

I enjoy riding alone, deep down it brings out that 'being a child again'..........as I love riding through puddles! :rolleyes:

I keep my daily riding log, very basic but I also have fun doing this, the excitement sometimes when I have not been well and then manage to do a good time for me.

I only make a note of how many miles, time taken, conditions and where I went.

So, one simple answer to Does anyone JUST ride for fun (and some exercise)? Yes.

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I ride for fun too, but due to the perseverance of my Husband, I found out after doing 2 century rides last year, that I can challenge myself. Because of my speed(or lack there-of) we have always finished last, but it wasn't a race, just a ride. I just wanted to get to the end sooner to eat lots of food!

+1 riding for fun & fitness ++++mental health. I'm slow, usually 11-15 mph, but I don't care. Depends on how I feel, who I'm with, the weather, the wind, it doesn't matter. I would like to get a heart rate monitor.

I ride for fun but I think because I am a former college basketball player and a former competitive distance runner, I am always challenging myself on the bike. Although I haven't yet raced on the bike (and I may never race), I am always pushing myself and I guess you could say I compete against myself. I usually average about 18 mph during most rides and I've done some sprints getting up to 25 mph. When I commute to work, I "fly" in the morning trying to get to work on time and I "fly" home in the evening so I can get home to my kids to make them dinner. I should probably back off some day so I can enjoy the scenery!:)

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Originally Posted by uforgot

I'm not in a hurry and I want to SEE new places, not rush through them.

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And really, isn't that what life's all about? :)