Roadie or Mountain biker?

[bounceswoosh]

spokes:

maybe "other" is spinning or triathalon training?

I definitely have to "live in the now" on my mtb -- whenever I get away from that, a large rock sets me straight!

Because of my background, the activity I really associate with "being here now" is martial arts. Over the years, I've developed the ability to shed the outside world as soon as I step into the dojang. It's really nice to have a slice of time dedicated to your own personal improvement. There are days when I can't get into the flow doing MA, but they're few and far between.

I would imagine that riding without obstacles or scary cars would encourage me to "be somewhere else now" -- to allow my thoughts to wander and flow where they will, freeform. That's also an important part of my sanity, but I have trouble taking the time to do it.

[Susan126]

I own a a road bike and a mountain bike and I love riding them equally! Each has something special and unique to offer. My mountain bike takes me to some of the most beautiful places. I love zipping down a fast single track, zig-zagging through tight twists and turns, jumping over logs, getting mud on my arms, legs, and face, seeing the sun through the trees, or a deer off the trail, keeping up with the guys! Those are some special mountain biking moments. I also love . . . pedaling constantly at 80-90 rpm, trying to keep up with my husband, doing 25 mph on a flat section of road, doing 47 miles an hour down a long steep hill (nothing boring there! Kind of exhilerating in fact and what a rush!) Riding for 8 to 10 hours at a stretch and EATING. Finishing a century! And those are just a few of the special things I love about my road bike. I wouldn't give up either. I love them both. Joe and I alternate road and mountain during the weekdays. Mondays and Wednesdays we usually do fast short road rides after work. On Tuesdays and Thursdays we meet up with friends and ride our mountain bikes on some of our favorite trails. And Tuesdays are even extra special because we start riding later (7 pm) the last half of the ride turning into a night ride! Weekends are equally split. One day is a mountain bike ride and the other weekend day is our long road ride for the week.
Happy owner of two bikes!
Sue

[pedalfaster]

Originally posted by bounceswoosh
maybe "other" is spinning or triathalon training?

Or track or bmx or 'cross. What about hybrids and cruisers and touring bikes (although these are usually ridden on the road)?

So many bikes, so little time

[grannydea]

Roadie at heart. I love the serenity of just me and the bike out on the road working on cadence heart rate TITS is what its all about not having to think aobut anything but what is right there in front of me. But I did buy a new MTB this last week. Moving to a place where road riding might be more of a challenge than my hubby would like it to be (he dosn't ride just worries when I do especially with all the accidents happening around the country) so bought a new Fuel 90 and will give MTBing a go when we get settled in. (Any and all advice excepted.) Will be off line for about a month two maybe. I will be stuck behind the counter of the store we bought. Hopefully I will get some ride time in before and after the store opens and closes.
Dea
Happy riding all. Have a great summer.
No STP for me this year bummer.

[ausgirl]

I'm a roadie to the bone!!! Never tried mountain biking. Have tried track and its just not for me. Having said that I have the greatest respect for track cyclists and in particular the Australian men's team time trial team - World Champions and world record holders! And of course ANNA MEARES - WORLD CHAMPION in 500m time trial as of 30th May 2004 and a member of our club!