funny, I think of my trail riding as a meditation, even when it's technical.
i read something about the need in modern society for what this guy (whose name i can't remember) called 'flow'. it's when we stop thinking about the mundane stuff, like bills and work and chores and all that junk, and just think about what we're doing. according to what'shisface, many things qualify as 'flow,' like gardening, some chores even (!), and most forms of excercise. i think that's what i like about cycling, it allows me to focus and 'get away' for a minute, even if i'm negotiating traffic, working my butt off, etc. so, i guess what this long rant means, is 'i agree!' when i bike, it's like an active meditation. i imagine i would love mtn biking-- someday i will try it.