Do You Love Cycling? How Often do you ride? What kind of Cyclist are you?

I've been cycling about 7 years and choose to do so over using the car unless I absolutely have to drive. There's such a feeling of freedom, the wind in your hair, the traffic lights your not stuck at. The biggest downfall for me is getting stuck breathing in the fumes from others vehicle exhausts. Wow, sometimes I want to wear a respirator! I take back roads when I can and that's lovely and peaceful. I smile all the way past the gas stations. I keep in shape, feel healthy and strong and have no gym bills-woo hoo! I put my headphones on and take my sweet time if I so choose. I don't push myself, I go at a steady pace and give myself enough time to get to my destination. One thing I don't like is there are some ignorant people who say rude things as if they think I can't afford a car. The guys who satre and make comments as if I am on public display. That really gets under my skin. If I get too hot I stop and rest and drink plenty of water. That's the beauty of cycling you can do it leisurely or competitvely. I think the most awesome part is that it's human power at work. For all the auto users please clean up your exhaust, it's not fair to harm people and the environment with your smoke.

I absolutely love my bicycle! I want to live somewhere that I can ride my bike everywhere!

Hi Andrew, I used to ride mountain bikes a lot actually but this was some time ago and I have not done this for a while now. I don't even own a bike anymore! But this is probably smart too. If you saw the way people drive here I think I would end up in an accident very quickly if I even TRIED! lol. I used to ride around 40 - 50 kilometres every weekend and loved it as well. It was hard going a lot of the time but I always felt fantastic afterwards.

Good for you my friend. I am not a cyclist but i did have a bike way back when i was younger. Yes, it is so refreshing and relaxing to be riding the bike to the countryside.I do get to ride my bike then, during the early morning when there is no at all. But i have to give it up because i have got no time to do it anymore, i had to take care of my girls and i had my work. Now, i think i am too old to do that and i don't know if i could still ride on a bike.

Love it but only fitness point of view & i enjoying it.

I've loved cycling ever since I got into mountain biking at about 12 and got my first decent bike. Ever since I've really got into road cycling, which I now do more often than mountain biking. I love going on long rides (50-60 miles) at the weekends,exploring new areas and pushing my limits of endurance as far as I can and freely riding wherever I please, for hours on end. Even though I'm often alone, I never get bored cycling - I love to appreciate the scenery, breathing fresh air and challenging myself to try to become as a good as possible. There's nothing that can clear my head like going cycling. I just seem to leave any worries behind me. My only concern with cycling is breathing in too much exhaust from cars, but that can be resolved by choosing quieter roads and certainly it does not stop me cycling. Nice to hear from a fellow enthusiast!

Hi Andrew! I love cycling,and its been days I rode a cycle.The last time when I was driving was during my school days.Ever since I left my school I did not get the opportunity to ride my cycle.During my school days,Im a rash cycle driver.I miss those wonderful moments.Thanks for having this discussion.Happy mylotting