Cycling intersects other passions

[kfergos]

I also cycle because oftentimes, there is nothing going on in my brain while I'm on the bike....

Ditto! Have you ever gotten somewhere on your bike and realized you didn't even remember most of the route?

But seriously I agree with the point of this thread, too. When people ask why I ride, I have so many reasons: Exercise, good for the environment, love of exploring new places (even if it's unintentional... I got lost for 40 miles once in Rhode Island; let's not get into that), fun, the community aspect, the opportunity to raise money for good causes -- the list goes on. Yay for having a sport you love!

[Norse]

Ditto! Have you ever gotten somewhere on your bike and realized you didn't even remember most of the route?

OMG, yes I have! On the one hand, it is scary to suddenly realize that I have no recollection whatsoever of the last 1/2 mile, mile.... On the other, what a zone cycling can take you to!

[redrhodie]

It's a great way to make friends, too. It's easy to ride along side of someone (obviously, if they are going your pace) and start a conversation. There's an automatic bond just based on riding. The tilt of the head while passing another cyclist heading in the opposite direction is pretty standard here.

[tulip]

I met great folks riding bikes. I've also learned so much about the cities I've lived in by riding my bike to get places and run errands and go to work. I've also seen more nature, even in the middle of the city. I notice the first signs of spring before I would in a car on on a bus. And I love the sounds of the city. You don't get that inside a vehicle.