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What kind of riding do YOU do?
With the weather being so gorgeous I took in some bike shops to preview
the spring line-ups. A couple of times I got asked about the type of riding that I do. I'm getting used to that question, but I still feel kinda "apologetic" about my answer. "Uhm, almost completely hardpacked singletrack, nothing technical..." (Doc's orders) I'm kinda forever locked into a no-man's land, where I can't develop my riding skills in the usual trial and error method. So I have to find or make new ways for the rides that I can do to be interesting. Night rides on all the usual trails is one relatively safe way I've thought up for adding variety without raising the risk level too much (Yes, I'm experienced with night riding, especially on my usual trails) Anyway, that got me thinking. Like so many activities there's a kinda weird "risk-reward" thing going on. For me there's lots of risks even with the fairly tame trails and my approach to them. My "reward" is the fun of still being allowed to ride (at all), and all the associated benefits of healthy activity in the out of doors. I just keep telling myself... "Self! Remember, it's not about how you ride compared to so and so... it's about how you ride for yourself that really counts." Still, it kinda sucks to have to turn down offers to go along on group rides because where they are are too technical/risky for me. (Linda gave me a glare when I told her about a young lady at a lbs that had asked if I wanted to join in on their group ride. Heh-heh) PS - for staying almost completely to my spinning regimen over the winter I treated myself to the following: http://www.primalwear.com/2004site/2...IEN-NATION.gif I got it a little on the small side, as an incentive to loose some of the weight that I've gained back. And yes, I do look a bit like a sausage when wearing it. The pounds will come off though. Besides, I think this jersey will totally ROCK on night rides! (It was either this one, or a jersey with a Hamburger on the front and fries and a shake on the back) So, if you've gotten this far without having your forehead bash down onto your keyboard we now return you to your likely more exciting lifestyle! -- - Rog http://www.wpcusrgrp.org/~rogerbuchanan/index.html NOTE: to Reply to this, remove the phrase "NOSPAM" from my "Reply To:" address, or it will be returned. |
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What kind of riding do YOU do?
Rog says:
http://www.primalwear.com/2004site/2...IEN-NATION.gif You'd really ride around with a day-glo picture of JD on your chest? Some people.... Steve |
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What kind of riding do YOU do?
Stephen Baker wrote:
Rog says: http://www.primalwear.com/2004site/2...IEN-NATION.gif You'd really ride around with a day-glo picture of JD on your chest? Some people.... Steve Hmm... You may be right: www.schnauzers.ws/alien.gif |
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What kind of riding do YOU do?
Ride-A-Lot wrote:
Stephen Baker wrote: Rog says: http://www.primalwear.com/2004site/2...IEN-NATION.gif You'd really ride around with a day-glo picture of JD on your chest? Some people.... Steve Hmm... You may be right: www.schnauzers.ws/alien.gif {sideshowbobshudder.wav} |
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What kind of riding do YOU do?
"Roger Buchanan" wrote in message ... Like so many activities there's a kinda weird "risk-reward" thing going on. Which is why I stopped rock climbing...there was an accident, by rights I should have fallen about 60 feet to a boulder field. We were INSTRUCTORS, for chrissake. Anything can happen, and the fun of rock climbing isn't worth the dice roll for em anymore. My "reward" is the fun of still being allowed to ride (at all), and all the associated benefits of healthy activity in the out of doors. I just keep telling myself... "Self! Remember, it's not about how you ride compared to so and so... it's about how you ride for yourself that really counts." Exactly. You're hvaing your own fun, you're outside, and no matter what every-other-page in mtb magazines (and every-other-voice on this group) tells you, you don't need mad technical skills or a $4000 bike to dig a ride - or be a mountain biker. - Rog Chris |
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"Ride-A-Lot" wrote in message ...
Stephen Baker wrote: Rog says: http://www.primalwear.com/2004site/2...IEN-NATION.gif You'd really ride around with a day-glo picture of JD on your chest? Some people.... Steve Hmm... You may be right: www.schnauzers.ws/alien.gif Hey, that's my helmet attached to his leg! paladin |
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Chris wrote:
"Roger Buchanan" wrote in message ... Like so many activities there's a kinda weird "risk-reward" thing going on. Which is why I stopped rock climbing...there was an accident, by rights I should have fallen about 60 feet to a boulder field. We were INSTRUCTORS, for chrissake. Anything can happen, and the fun of rock climbing isn't worth the dice roll for em anymore. My "reward" is the fun of still being allowed to ride (at all), and all the associated benefits of healthy activity in the out of doors. I just keep telling myself... "Self! Remember, it's not about how you ride compared to so and so... it's about how you ride for yourself that really counts." Exactly. You're hvaing your own fun, you're outside, and no matter what every-other-page in mtb magazines (and every-other-voice on this group) tells you, you don't need mad technical skills or a $4000 bike to dig a ride - or be a mountain biker. - Rog Chris Right on! At my age (67) I'm happy to be riding at all! Most of my riding is on pavement, including bike paths, with a little trail riding. -- Bob Burns Mill Hall PA |
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Bob Burns says:
Right on! At my age (67) I'm happy to be riding at all! Right on! yourself! I hope I'm still riding in 18 years (when I hit 67). Most of my riding is on pavement, including bike paths, with a little trail riding. As long as the wheels go round.... Steve |
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"Bob Burns" wrote in message . net... Chris wrote: "Roger Buchanan" wrote in message ... Like so many activities there's a kinda weird "risk-reward" thing going on. Which is why I stopped rock climbing...there was an accident, by rights I should have fallen about 60 feet to a boulder field. We were INSTRUCTORS, for chrissake. Anything can happen, and the fun of rock climbing isn't worth the dice roll for em anymore. My "reward" is the fun of still being allowed to ride (at all), and all the associated benefits of healthy activity in the out of doors. I just keep telling myself... "Self! Remember, it's not about how you ride compared to so and so... it's about how you ride for yourself that really counts." Exactly. You're hvaing your own fun, you're outside, and no matter what every-other-page in mtb magazines (and every-other-voice on this group) tells you, you don't need mad technical skills or a $4000 bike to dig a ride - or be a mountain biker. - Rog Chris Right on! At my age (67) I'm happy to be riding at all! Most of my riding is on pavement, including bike paths, with a little trail riding. Hey don't knock it, down in South Florida that would rates as extreme technical freeride... Steve. |
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"spademan o---[) *" wrote in message ... "Bob Burns" wrote in message . net... Chris wrote: "Roger Buchanan" wrote in message ... Like so many activities there's a kinda weird "risk-reward" thing going on. Which is why I stopped rock climbing...there was an accident, by rights I should have fallen about 60 feet to a boulder field. We were INSTRUCTORS, for chrissake. Anything can happen, and the fun of rock climbing isn't worth the dice roll for em anymore. My "reward" is the fun of still being allowed to ride (at all), and all the associated benefits of healthy activity in the out of doors. I just keep telling myself... "Self! Remember, it's not about how you ride compared to so and so... it's about how you ride for yourself that really counts." Exactly. You're hvaing your own fun, you're outside, and no matter what every-other-page in mtb magazines (and every-other-voice on this group) tells you, you don't need mad technical skills or a $4000 bike to dig a ride - or be a mountain biker. - Rog Chris Right on! At my age (67) I'm happy to be riding at all! Most of my riding is on pavement, including bike paths, with a little trail riding. Hey don't knock it, down in South Florida that would rates as extreme technical freeride... Heh! Shaun aRe - Ahem... |
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