In reference to Crankin's and Indy's comments about life circumstances changing our riding focus, I'm much more inclined to trade non-essential responsibilities for riding time after being in a leg cast last fall. Now I appreciate riding sooooo much that I'll live in a messy house if it means that I can sneak in a few more rides that week.

I don't ride when thunder and lightning storms are threatening, though, and I never feel like I "whimped out" even if the storm doesn't materialize.