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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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So somebody asked on another thread what is it that people enjoy about cycling, couldn't find it so started my own
I did a group ride last night and hated it, made me realise the thing I love about cycling is the solitude, just me on my own no phone nobody around me just me and my own thoughts for a couple of hours is heaven, and the scenery around here |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Ditto, apart from the lack of scenery here 
It's a bit too much of a mission to drive somewhere different to see.
For me I love the feeling of when you get into a good rhythm and you find the miles just munching away.
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"I prefer to ride on my own, I always have headphones in though. I only get pissed off when stray dogs start chasing you."
I couldn't ride with earphones in, the cars would sneak up on you lol |
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By (user no longer on site)
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" I only get pissed off when stray dogs start chasing you."
I had that a while back whilst riding up a hill in the middle of nowhere, never ridden the hill so fast!
Like others, I like the fact I get my own space away from everything. Mostly I cycle alone, sometimes though I will cycle with one of my cycling buddies & occasionally I will do the ladies club ride.
I am lucky to live in a beautiful part of the country, so see great views (esp when guys pass me on their bikes and I get to perve their pert bottoms!)
It's social too, generally cyclists will say hello or even have a chat as they pull alongside you.  |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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" I only get pissed off when stray dogs start chasing you.
I had that a while back whilst riding up a hill in the middle of nowhere, never ridden the hill so fast!
Like others, I like the fact I get my own space away from everything. Mostly I cycle alone, sometimes though I will cycle with one of my cycling buddies & occasionally I will do the ladies club ride.
I am lucky to live in a beautiful part of the country, so see great views (esp when guys pass me on their bikes and I get to perve their pert bottoms!)
It's social too, generally cyclists will say hello or even have a chat as they pull alongside you. "
Yeah I like that too, I like the social nod as you pass someone or from other cyclist coming the other way |
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By (user no longer on site)
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I like the solo rides as you only have yourself to think about, I like group rides as well as it gives me a good indicator of my levels of fitness. The other thing about group rides is when you are suffering someone will help you, you can pick up hints of others like what line they use and such like.
I only wear one earphone is any, that way you still hear the cars coming. I found cyclists more friendly up in merseyside than down in sussex. |
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By *an_LexaCouple
over a year ago
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I love riding with friends and that social coffee and cake half way through. On your own its a good head clearer. What i really love is when you go out hard and fast and you get home knackered and have to lie down before you even have your shower. All hot and sweaty and feeling virtuous at the same time |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"So somebody asked on another thread what is it that people enjoy about cycling, couldn't find it so started my own
I did a group ride last night and hated it, made me realise the thing I love about cycling is the solitude, just me on my own no phone nobody around me just me and my own thoughts for a couple of hours is heaven, and the scenery around here"
Apart from the five cars stuck behindd you in third gear wondering when /if they can get past on a country road. Oh what joy. |
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By *etentMan
over a year ago
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"I love riding with friends and that social coffee and cake half way through. On your own its a good head clearer. What i really love is when you go out hard and fast and you get home knackered and have to lie down before you even have your shower. All hot and sweaty and feeling virtuous at the same time"
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"So somebody asked on another thread what is it that people enjoy about cycling, couldn't find it so started my own
I did a group ride last night and hated it, made me realise the thing I love about cycling is the solitude, just me on my own no phone nobody around me just me and my own thoughts for a couple of hours is heaven, and the scenery around here
Apart from the five cars stuck behindd you in third gear wondering when /if they can get past on a country road. Oh what joy."
Wouldn't say that's something I love about cycling though, |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Yes, it may take a minute or two to get past us. Get over it, it's not the end of the world. Yes there are cyclists that break the rules on the road, get over it. Yes, Lycra looks good on some and not on others, get over it.
That about covers the haters usual gripes I reckon. No need for any more whinging posts.
Does anyone else find it therapeutic to strip their steed down to give it a through clean/service etc? |
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"I think all cyclists should ride single file and also pay tax and insurance "
I knew it would not be long before one of the neanderthal drivers would come on here with this rubbish. Why should we pay road tax, the current system in use today is based on emissions. The only emission coming from a cyclist is when they fart, in that case drivers would have to pay for that as well. As for Insurance you are covered on most household policies.
As for it is the achievement of getting to the top of a hilk quicker or in a bigger gear than I did it last, the thrill of accelerating downhill at silly speeds. But you can't beat filtering through traffic knowing my little £450 cannondale is goung a lot faster than all the expensive cars that are stuck, we they get moving I am about 5mph down on thier speed as well.
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By (user no longer on site)
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"But you can't beat filtering through traffic knowing my little £450 cannondale is goung a lot faster than all the expensive cars that are stuck, we they get moving I am about 5mph down on thier speed as well.
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This is most satisfying along the South Circular at rush hour...  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I think all cyclists should ride single file and also pay tax and insurance
I knew it would not be long before one of the neanderthal drivers would come on here with this rubbish. Why should we pay road tax, the current system in use today is based on emissions. The only emission coming from a cyclist is when they fart, in that case drivers would have to pay for that as well. As for Insurance you are covered on most household policies.
As for it is the achievement of getting to the top of a hilk quicker or in a bigger gear than I did it last, the thrill of accelerating downhill at silly speeds. But you can't beat filtering through traffic knowing my little £450 cannondale is goung a lot faster than all the expensive cars that are stuck, we they get moving I am about 5mph down on thier speed as well.
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Don't forget the amount of self-righteous smugness that cyclists emit - very harmful to the ozone layer |
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By (user no longer on site)
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As for it is the achievement of getting to the top of a hilk quicker or in a bigger gear than I did it last, the thrill of accelerating downhill at silly speeds. But you can't beat filtering through traffic knowing my little £450 cannondale is goung a lot faster than all the expensive cars that are stuck, we they get moving I am about 5mph down on thier speed as well.
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Love this, I hear you re' the hills. The first time I could climb my regular ride without going onto the small ring at the crank. Chuffed to fook.
Also cracking the 20mph average for an 80 mile trip from Norwich to Lincoln last month. Not bad for a beginner on an off the shelf Boardman road. |
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