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

[sgtiger]

+1 on riding for fun. I probably wouldn't do it if it wasn't. The fact that I'm getting exercise, calming my inner maniac, and driving less (I detest driving!) are side benefits.

[sundial]

I like sharing my bike ride with my girls. They make it fun as we swing by to see the horsey neighbors, watch the deer in the field, and pass by the crane wading into the pond. We might ride 45-50 minutes daily and it's just right for all of us.

[breezer]

Why would anyone ride if it wasn't fun?

[MyLitespeed]

My husband is VERY competitive but before we got the tandem he would ride with me (but not like it very much). I think he feels everyone should keep their heart rate up to make sure they are getting enough exercise.

After we got the tandem, it took about 2 months to figure out that we ride at my pace or he rides it alone. He admits that at first he figured we could "race" on the tandem (not my idea of a good time). It has taken me years to actually feel comfortable enough on the tandem to get up a little more speed. Our rides on the tandem now are "fun rides", to go out to lunch or just cruise around.

When I was working, I would take my single bike to work and keep it in the warehouse during the week so I could ride on my lunch hour. To many people at work always "needed" something from me and would interrupt my lunch. I figured if I was out on my bike, they couldn't find me to bother me. It felt like a mini vacation and I really enjoyed it.

I think I have seen more of San Diego since I have been riding my bike then the entire time I have lived here (all my life).

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.

[ClockworkOrange]

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.

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!

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.

Clock

[beccaB]

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!

[surgtech1956]

+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.