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[RoadRaven]

Well put Lisa... I have likened cycling to being a spiritual thing when I am trying to explain my passion for it.

I imagine its like being in a glider as opposed to a plane... no sound except the wind and whatever other noises the creatures around you make...

I just love it

[Bloodsng]

I know what you mean about the pride of accomplishment I get that with my bike.
I had to research the history of them dig around for specks, find parts (took 4 bikes to make 1) and then hope it works. With no help from the local bike shop. (needle bearings are such fun )
Pushing the motor to the max and your own nerve knowing you are only on a bike that you built from the dregs behind a goodwill store.

Running down the road to get some one their heart meds. during the feeder showers of Katrina and get back to where you are bivouacked when even the cop cars have taken shelter trees power lines and houses blocking the roads thank God I had my bike and it had a strong motor.

After the storm my half breed bike was running errands for the cops bringing chain saws here water there. checking on some of the older folks. Going places a motorcycle or scooter could not at a pace where if I had to peddle would not have gotten 1/2 done.

I know the felling of oneness with nature on a bike I know the fear of a small dog running up you do not want to hurt it but you do not want to hurt yourself (that is y I carry a bright orange water pistol with ammonia water it is cheep and will not hurt u or the dog)

I know the pride of accomplishment ....but I think I will lurk on the site. Just to pick up some knowledge on the bikes and see what is coming down the pike as far as new toys and equipment.

C ya

[Brandy]

This has to be one of the more ummm...odd posts I've seen since I came to TE.

I agree with all of the posters...big difference when you throw a motor on a bike. I can be at one with nature through hiking, but that one similarity to cycling doesn't make me a cyclist.

[Bad JuJu]

To paraphrase an old Willie Nelson (I think) song:
We're not saying cycling with a motor is wrong, it's just different to the kind of cycling we do. I can see why you'd have a wonderful sense of accomplishment in some of the things you describe--they're just not the same kinds of accomplishment as what we feel with our unmotorized bikes.

On the other hand, I do see why you'd be interested in some of the same equipment and issues that we're concerned with here. Enjoy the discussions!

[Bicyclette]

yeah ... what Lisa said - because she said it so beautifully

[BleeckerSt_Girl]

Bad JuJu is right though...If you are enjoying the discussions about biking and about biking equipment, then do stay and enjoy the forum!
Hopefully you will understand and forgive our somewhat unenthusiastic interest in motorized bikes. I do wish you lots of fun in your biking endeavors, however, no matter what power source you use. It's always good to see women doing active things and pursuing that which they love to do.