One of my other loves. Is it the same?

So. What is it that makes us love cycling? Can this be found elsewhere? Is there anything unique to cycling that cannot be found elsewhere?

Well. Motorcycling is two wheels. It’s freedom. It can be done solo or in a group. Any weather….. With the right kit. Any place with the right bike for the right job? Do I love it? Hell yes. It’s not environmentally friendly. Not when compared to cycling. Huge distances can be obtained on the open road. I’d argue a bicycle in towns is by far quicker.

So what else comes close to cycling?

For me skateboarding. Yes I know I’m 45. My left knee hurts I know. But the benefit of skateboarding is your really using your mind to think up how you can use obstacles, kerbs, drinking fountains, monuments, or just a piece of road. There are so many options.

You make progress under your own steam as well. That hits those endorphins. My furthest skate tho was 7 miles. It was beautiful. On a cycle path. Not as quick as cycling and I guess due to the backwater that I live in I sometimes get a few comments about growing up etc. I believe this to be jealousy mostly as the world has dictated what adulthood is supposed to be once your over 40? My view. If your body allows, if you enjoy it, then just do it. I mean really? We are very much here for a short time in comparison to the universe. Like a very short ass time. So hit the fxxk it button and do it. Skateboards appeal to my difficult with authority personality. I’m not keen on being told what I should or should not be.

Since a very early age, 3 for starting cycling, 10 for motorbikes and around same time for skateboarding I’ve found pure freedom in all of these activities. I’m sure there are many others that come close?

But is there anything better than a bicycle? It has freedom. It has exercise. It’s environmentally friendly. You can cover great mileage on a bike pack tour and parts don’t need to be expensive (something I’ll cover on another day).

What are your thoughts? Is cycling the ultimate freedom? The best exercise? The best at feeling connected to the world? Have a ponder and let me know.