Your Favorite Thing on the road?

[Trekhawk]

I love seeing Jack Rabbits those huge ears make me smile.

[csr1210]

I love the clicky sounds of everyone clipping in on a group ride. By myself, I like the sound of the tires whoshing on smooth pavement when I'm in the grove.

No favorite smells -- the only distinctive smell on my usual route is the feedlot! Bleck!

[kelownagirl]

There are many beautiful sites and sounds when riding in Kelowna, but I'll never forget the sound of the cicadas on a hot afternoon when I was cycling in Provence this summer. It was deafening.

[indigoiis]

I like that I can hear myself think.
I also play music in my head. I suss stuff out.
I like the smells of the road, too. Reminds me of when I was a kid.

[KathiCville]

I love the feeling of being completely independent and self-contained when I'm riding. I bike alone 99% of the time, so I get to go at my own pace, stop when I want to, drink in a view, wave to wildlife, and enjoy the solitude, without anyone bugging me to go either faster or slower. My BF wants me to start riding with him and a few buddies, but I'd rather enjoy the peace and quiet of a country road solo---without small talk or chatter!

My favorite rides this summer started before dawn, out on a gorgeous, paved backroad leading to our reservoir. I LOVED hearing the birds wake up and seeing the dark slowly give way to light. Having the road and scenery all to myself was pure pleasure, too!