Hey all, I wanted to start a little thread for the bikers of the nexus, I know there has to be a few!

The benefits of biking somewhere instead of driving are too many to name..here's a few though:

- Improved health
- Save gas/emissions/money
- Feel good about going somewhere knowing you put the energy in to make it happen
- Great way to travel and meet friends
- Provides inner peace (riding is fun, especially in scenic areas)

I myself have a nice little one-gear cruiser that I ride to work, school and friends house everyday. Sometimes I even put on over 10 miles a day if there's lots to be done.

I wake up feeling better, look forward to going places, and have found an amazing hobby that I really want to share! If you have any questions about biking, or just want to post a picture of your bike and talk about biking in general, feel free to post!

Much love!

lol maybe not so many of us.


i dn't have a car and don't see the need for one

mountain biking is hella fun to. Might get into racing as well, but im not sure if i want to devote that much time to it.

great thread sky motion. i love to ride my bike but bmx instead of transportation because i live in a spread out suburban area. here's my bike. i like riding at the skate park for exercise b/c repetitive exercises are so boring.

Good to meet you.

I love to ride my bike and ski.

I ride my mountain bike around my area which consists of alota back country road and at the trails at the park near my house. I prefer it to running, especially on the trails...such an excellent workout. Now with fall fast approaching and the light of this thread...I think im gonna have to break er' out and go to the park within the next few days.

Yeah, biking is fun. A year ago though, i was going down a hill realy fast and i didn´t notice the root of a tree sticking out of the ground, so i was catapulted into the air. What´s funny, is that although my flight probably took less than a second, i clearly remember thinking before i hit the ground 'Whoops, i don´t think this is going entirely like i want it to' Funny how fear can make time go slower so that you still have the time to express those kind of thoughts to yourself. Luckily i just had some bruces and scratches.

I would like to revive this biking topic.

An avid biker myself, I started riding to save gas and become healthier (it was maybe more guilt driven). But now I have used it as a centering and meditative process, as well as a practice in patience. I find that when my body is entertained physically, my mind can truly wander and reflect (i.e., I don't worry about my body because it is "involved". Outside bike rides are opportunities for reflection on the outside world (taking in all the noises, sights - being a silent observer) and indoor rides are more self-reflective and contemplative (constant humming of bike seems to cancel out other sound and clear my mind).

Do any other nexians use biking in this way?

I absolutely love to ride my mountain bike all around. I don't use it much for transportation thou. I just take day rides sometimes, but mostly in summer. When I start I can go all day long up and down hills and even with my daughter in her seat. But last summer was the last for that. She's going to be too big next summer. But then she needs her own bike.

I can go over 50km. a day sometimes. It's like I only get tired to a certain point but then I can go on forever. And it feels so good and it's so much fun.

Biking > running.

After trying to run for a couple months I felt like I would hit and wall and over time I felt like I was doing damage to my knees (probably improper running form...hardly anyone talks about running form. Or maybe I'm just not in the right circles haha).

Biking never did that to my body. Feels great every time and I feel stronger and more confident with each ride too!

Anyone here do triatholons? I have a friend who does them, but it seems more punishment than pleasure

Hi Sky!

I also love cycling. I have a touring bike, and just love going on long bike rides. You really can't beat the feeling of cycling outdoors in a nice environment. In a sense, It's like being a child again. Whilst i used to go fast, thesedays i prefer to enjoy my cycling. It leaves me invigorated and feeling empowered that i did it all myself, when some people are too lazy and drive.

You can't beat the feeling post cycling either. No gym workout leaves me feeling as good. As much as i love to lift weights, cycling is by far a more liberating experience and wonderful thing IMO!

Nice thread. Oh man, there's loads or bikers on the Nexus. Mountain biking is my thing, though I'd gladly participate in all types. I drive too, but I bike for fun and fitness.

Peace

Macre

this thread has inspired me to start again

i am not an avid biker, but since moving up here i have spent some time biking around hidden trails the past 2 summers (all i have is a beach cruiser, which is hardly suited to the mountainous trails even when there isn't snow out).
i bring a pipe loaded with the cannabis for a cool nature smoke sesh.
it is some of the most fun exercise i have had.

nice thread i agree, bike riding is pure awesomeness.
about a month ago, a bunch of stuff happened that caused me to lose my car. it got flooded with rainstorm water, then engine, radiator, battery topped working. after that it got broken into and vandalized. then it got towed, and due to its condition, i was forced to sell it to junkyard. what a bummer, but im over it now
So my bike is my primary commuting option now.
love the air in my face, and its a great workout. it energizes and re-vitalizes. awesomeness!

i bike everywhere and it is my one major materialistic weakness, the whole "point of a journey is not to arrive" vibe is made concrete for me, its like flying (i think) and is definitely good for my soul, below is a piccy of my little chickens

Since we've entered into the motorised versions...
I'll share my old lowridin' hardtail that I built...

Nothing against motorcycles (if I ever get motor vehicle it will be those) but I really don't feel they are appropriate in regards to what belongs in a cycling thread.Think of it in reverse......


Please don't post any more motorcycles here.

Mountain biking is as at least as important for my mental state as for my physical. Being out in the woods is an alternating meditative mix of hyper micro focus on the minutia of the trail to keep from crashing, and big picture views of being amongst the trees, moss and flowers. Usually I ride solo so I only have one competitor to deal with. Also, I find that a bit of cannabis fits in perfectly with the flow!

apologies for part derailing thread, but if in reverse i would have no problem, i see us as 2 wheeled brethren who get similar feelings out in the elements,
To redress the balance i shall post a pic of my pushbike that i sometimes ride aswell, but not as much as i should.

YES! Other bikers for the win!