Comments on: I find peace in mountain biking

By: 198

198 — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 15:55:46 +0000

@ Harry

I really have nothing else to add other than…….. +1

Thanks for taking the time to put in that response.

By: Harry

Harry — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 15:46:07 +0000

It is very nice to hear that other people share your views for the outdoors / trails and the ride itself. Especially when these people are so far away, having different cultures, nationalities, financial statuses, political opinions and in general all this shit that we have put into our lives – called progress – that only makes us miserable, distant, alone. (i am a Greek recently moved in Switzerland – piece of useless info)
I can recall very few things that have made me to scream from joy (without caring or paying attention to others surrounding me – if any) and the most vivid recollection that i have is after a fast decent on my bike, on a trail or a scenic fire road carefully hidden into the mountains.
And it is the place you forget and recall, as Rob puts it very nicely. Is the place when you meet yourself again, the boy in you, the one that does not cares about credit cards, matter and bullshit. It is the person that smiles on the sight of a turtle, and the voices of birds hit its ears like a symphony. It is the time that you sit on a rock besides your bike, feeling the breeze, eyes overlooking the distant city…..and then the thought that spontaneously comes….Why on earth we are doing THAT to ourselves.
I feel like I am meditating when I ride – cleaning my soul, being at the environment that I like.
And I feel good to know that other people feel like this.
Feels good to now that we remain human deep inside.
Feels good to share
Thanks Rob

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By: AdventureSeeker

AdventureSeeker — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 14:57:27 +0000

Amen! You are so right. For me, the outlet’s been running and lately snowboarding, but I’m getting that bike soon! Probably next month for my birthday and I can’t wait!

By: Paulo

Paulo — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 15:45:47 +0000

You said it all my friend. Once I sit on my bike another whole reality takes over and I become aware of so many things I had forgotten about…good things. Great article.

By: Aaron (jimithng23)

Aaron (jimithng23) — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 13:19:20 +0000

198-

SO true. The serenity of this sport is one of those things that rarely gets discussed but one that I always notice, and love. Tearing up singletrack requires such a high level of mental focus and physical exertion that you can’t help but block all the other crap out of your mind. This is one of the greatest relaxation activities I have ever expereienced.

Love this blog and thanks for this early in the morning…I needed it!

By: eric

eric — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 12:28:45 +0000

dude, this is so very true. i have not had a chance to ride since i have moved from one side of the us to the other and now more then ever i am ready for a long ride. a very very long ride