For me cycling is a way of life, there is nothing about the sport I dont like.I came to cycling after a football injury in high school. I always enjoyed riding.the miles, the training , the pain, the exhilaration, the challenge, the technology and the people. Yes, as cyclists, we are a different bread. We are not runners, walkers, or triathletes. We are cyclists..There is a common bond we all share..I began following professional cycling at an early age, and I guess Ive always been a little old school..I can remember visiting a Pizza shop in Rocky Hill CT. The owners were from Italy, the conversation turned to cycling, I told the owner I rode Bianchi, and we talked for hours of Coppi, Gimondi, and Bartali, true cycling legends..There is a feeling we all experience, when we get on the road, just you your bike, the road, and friends. As cyclists, that two wheeled friend, is one of the threads that bonds us. As a rider, have you ever seen,a rider coming toward you from the opposite direction? Did you see that gentle wave and smile? Yep, you are a cyclist. Do you remember that first climb, you attacked out of the saddle, or the flying down a descent at over 45MPH, or chasing a rider down a mile out? Do you remember what is was like to ride so hard you never thought you could make it back, but you did..Didnt you? Yes you are a cyclist...Everything, we do has a reason, our equipment , what we wear, and yes who we are...Cycling is as much spiritual, as it is physical or mental. Its those things which help us push our limits..Cycling has a way of testing us and humbling us. Cycling is a team sport, just watch a group ride..You may not realize it, but as cyclists when we are together, something happens..We work together, offer each other help, raise millions for charity, and at then end of the day we share a passion which is not found anywhere. Do you remember the smile on a new riders face? Yes that one..Do you remember when you rode your first long ride, raced your first race, crossed your first finish line? Do you remember who you rode for and who you shared it with. Whether you rider solo, or in groups, you are part of a unique fraternity..You are a cyclist...
Posted on: Sat, 29 Nov 2014 13:00:20 +0000
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