I love going out by myself early in the morning and riding around the park near my home. It's like meditation.

I like the feeling of accomplishment I get when I do something that months, or even weeks ago, was a real struggle for me. I continually surprise myself.

I enjoy the awe and admiration I get from friends and co-workers when they find out I rode a century (metric or imperial, doesn't matter), or rode up Mt. Diablo. Quite the boost to my ego! (I can't rule out the possibility that some of them think I'm a bit batty, though )

I really like the way my body looks nowadays.

But, most of all, it's for the ice cream.