Comments on: “Because It’s There” Is a Stupid Answer

By: Pinkbike

Pinkbike — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 00:35:35 +0000

I ride because it’s just so much fun. Especially hurtling downhill (which I’m pretty good at) after a good slog uphill (which I’m terrible at).

By: B.cerues

B.cerues — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 19:09:46 +0000

Why do I ride?

When I was a kid I rode around my neighbrohood and the bike trails in the subdivision next door, all day, like packed a lunch in my backpack all day. Now I mountain bike because;
-it reminds me of trail riding on horseback as a teenager in which I did all sorts of silly things that I can’t believed I lived through
-Adrenaline rush of going downhill
-Scenic views and critters
-Telling stories about bruises, scratches, etc

I road bike because;
-it’s easier to ride in a group and find other cycling buddies
-build up more leg for mtn biking
-adrenaline rush of downhill (the faster the better)
-stories of getting lost, seeing weird things, etc

By: lphagler

lphagler — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 16:27:49 +0000

I, too, ride because I can and because I would like that state of things to continue. I have relapsing remitting Multiple Sclerosis, currently in remission for the last few years. I truly believe that one of the reasons for my lengthy remissions is regular exercise. And if you’re gonna exercise, you might as well do something you love!

Now, why do I love cycling? I am not very athletic, and the “Fat Cyclist” is a pretty good description of me. I die going up hills and find cause for celebration if I break 13 mph average for a 20 mile ride. And yet I love it. I love being outdoors, enjoying nature. I love exploring places that I have only rushed past in the car. I love the challenge of defeating that next hill, of riding farther and faster than I ever have before.

I ride because I can and because I love it!

By: Asthmagirl

Asthmagirl — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 16:05:54 +0000

I started riding because it’s good for my lungs. As my asthma worsens I ride because I like the wind in my face and it makes me feel like I’ve accomplished something.
While 50 miles is probably my longest ride and I’ll never go fast enough to win anything, I’ve decided I like the view from my bike.

By: DallasBikr

DallasBikr — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 13:04:37 +0000

I do endurance rides (12/24 hr road tts), criteriums, road races, and I ride track. I rally sometimes.

I lead a team (ChristianCycling.com) in North Texas, I officiate when needed, I coach juniors and I promote races.

Why?

I love bikes. Always have. It kills me that I am not better than I am, but so be it.

I ride track because it is more wickedly fun than anything else I’ve done on a bike, and I live 30 minutes from the Superdrome in Frisco, TX. It would be a wrong against those that are not near one for me not to take advantage….

And I may be just a little OCD ;)

And most importantly, cycling is the ministry I was placed in by God, to serve the cycling community…

Take care,

By: sk8ermom3

sk8ermom3 — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 00:49:29 +0000

I got into distance riding/camping as a teenager. My bike ( same one ) was my main form of transportation in college. The only time I’ve been without a bike was when it was stolen during college. I bought another one as soon as I could afford it. I raced a bit, but actually just enjoy riding, being outdoors, the feeling of the spin, riding in a pack. I admit, I only ride in decent weather, I’m not a fanatic. I ride a sub 1K road bike that’s light and quick, but no great work of art. I live for the downhills, and die on the climbs. I am feeling guilty reading this that I haven’t been on my trainer all winter….. I need to go for a ride….

By: KatieA978

KatieA978 — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 21:44:30 +0000

I have a more inane reason that “Because it’s there.”

Because I can.

By: ken

ken — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 21:08:39 +0000

I ride because I enjoy the satisfaction of it. A job, maybe not well done, but done. Also I know that some people would love to ride but can’t and never will is probably my main reason. I ride for them. Besides it puts me in a good mood and my wife enjoys that trust me.

By: Mark

Mark — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 20:11:38 +0000

For those zen moments.

I love realizing that I’ve rode my fourteen miles to work without even thinking about it.

And to get home at the end of the day and realize I’ve left all the stress of work along those same fourteen miles, it makes me a much better husband and father.

By: Clydesteve

Clydesteve — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 20:00:34 +0000

Rachel Ray is on a banner ad as a fatty – but she really does not look like she rides.