You want to know the real reason the roadies live inside? Because with 2 mountain bikes, DH's commuter and his hardtail mountain bike he won't sell but doesn't ride there is no room for the two road bikes too since I park my car in my garage. We have a 3 bedroom house and just us so why not let the sweet road bikes live in the guest room since we rarely have guests? The mountain bikes get too dirty for being invited in and you know how snobby roadies can be.
This made me laugh out loud.
"A bicycle does get you there and more. And there is always the thin edge of danger to keep you alert and comfortably apprehensive. Dogs become dogs again and snap at your raincoat; potholes become personal. And getting there is all the fun."