bicycle. why i ride
i ride the bicycle because of its sheer simplicity and the elation it provides. It is on a bicycle that i am really living the moment, in connection with each pedal stroke, with the secondary connection being the surface that i'm on, that transforms into movement and speed, bringing me places. I am one with the bike. The faint hum of the rolling tires on tar on a quiet breezy morning with falling tree leaves trigger my senses, at peace at the same time.It is also on a bicycle that i know what suffering is, when the 10th steep hill climb after a distance of 80 kilometers leaves my arms out cold, lungs fighting for air, aching shoulders and back and when my legs become pure lead. This is where perseverance and patience is put to the test. To concentrate on each pedal stroke for every given breath and moment to complete the climb and journey. It is through this suffering that i know what beauty is and vice versa. Every new ride is a new experience leading to self-discovery. Ride a bicycle to know who you really are.
posted by ed @ Tuesday, March 14, 2006
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