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

[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.