Comments on: Stuff Fatty Loves: Bicycle Dreams

By: Dustin

Dustin — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 04:27:56 +0000

If you liked Bicycle Dreams then checkout Ride the Divide. Speaking of which I am taking off saturday to ride the TransAmerica trail east to west, but I expect to finish in months not days.

-Dustin
http://www.work2ride.com

By: Mark

Mark — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 04:38:23 +0000

I usually follow RAAM off and on because it goes over the Colorado mountains where I grew up (Robic lost his chance at 15 mph average going over Wolf Creek Pass last year. RIP). This year however, my daughter’s boyfriend is on a 2-man team – Team Simple Mobile, so I’ll be following it a little closer. I’ll definitely get the movie, your review did the trick!

By: Adventure Monkey

Adventure Monkey — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 19:22:23 +0000

That is a great movie and my wife even liked it, which is saying a lot. The movie says a lot about life. We all know how a bike ride or ultra-endurance event parallels life. I’ve only done a 200 mile race and even I could empathize with the riders in this movie.

By: The Banter

The Banter — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 14:47:49 +0000

I like the same guy you did, but for different reasons. Some guys just got awesome names. Imagine going through life with the name of “Breedlove.” Oh the possibilities.

http://tri-banter.blogspot.com/

By: Graham

Graham — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 11:42:03 +0000

There is something powerful about finding out what your limits are. My endurance sport of choice is hiking (haven’t tried long distance cycling yet)and there is something amazing about reaching your absolute limit.

I’m not sure that you can communicate this epiphany to someone else, they just have to experience it for themselves, but it is something that everyone would benefit from.

My thought is that most people haven’t pushed themselves and don’t actually know yet of what they’re capable. Perhaps this is the source of angst we see in so many?

By: Jo

Jo — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 01:31:44 +0000

Chills. I have started riding brevets this year and rode my first 600k this month. It’s funny how one’s perspective on life can be changed by such a simple mechanical device and will power. I see doumentaries or races/tours and watch the expressions on the cyclists faces and identify with every ounce of my being and know that I still can’t begin to touch what people who do the longest of endurance rides go through which makes it all the more attractive somehow. Thanks for sharing your thoughs.

By: KanyonKris

KanyonKris — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 23:08:42 +0000

How much do you charge to rent it?

Don’t fear “I’m done”. My 2nd year into mountain bike racing I realized it wasn’t for me. The good news is, returning to trail, group and other for-fun riding was as sweet as ever. Trying something new and pushing yourself are worthwhile, but if isn’t working for you bail on it and go back to what you love or try something else.

By: Ashley

Ashley — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 23:01:14 +0000

I bought the DVD last year…such a great movie. When I heard Robic passed away last year, it’s like I had lost a friend.

By: Avi Supa B

Avi Supa B — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 22:48:43 +0000

Sounds like a great movie. Definitely gotta check it out.

I just recently started riding (last month) and reading your blog (last week) and I am hooked. Keep it up!

By: Mick

Mick — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 22:20:23 +0000

The captain of my club here in sydney and a bunch of his friends from here and the US are about to do the RAAM this year. What i find inspiring about these guys is that they’re all HIV+ and all incredibly strong and competitive – living proof that its not a death sentence anymore.
Well worth supporting http://www.team4hivhope.com/