"Cycle Tracks will abound in utopia" H. G. Wells
Wow. I can't believe my last post was in August. Needless to say, life has kept me busy. And, working 70 - 80 hours a week is not conducive to cycling. But, I'm back. And, with a vengeance. Watch out. I'm going to be shredding some rubber.
One theme that has been recurring a lot in my cycling experience has to do with peace of mind. It is amazing what a good ride does for the mind and the body. My body embraces the soreness of a long lovely ride. And, my mind and spirit feel cleansed afterwards.
Cycling is good for a person's mental health. I have to say, that I've been a basket case for the long sabbatical from cycling. Punching people is not socially acceptable, but mashing the pedals is. A long wonderfully painful climb does much for ridding one's self of anger issues. In fact, I embrace the pain. It makes me feel alive. And, lets me know all my body systems are working. It's also nice to have the mental clarity that a hard ride lends. The next day my mind has a clarity and awareness that is lacking when I'm not out mashing the pedals.
I think that cycling is a form of meditation. My mind is cleared of everything but holding that one power number, or I am consumed with holding onto the spinning wheel that is just inches in front of me. Conversely on an easy spin my mind is at rest, working out all the kinks of my work week, or considering the philosophical theories of my latest read. Not to mention that just soaking up so much vitamin D and watching sunsets while spinning through vineyards has a spiritual side effect.
So, vanno velocissime!
Chelsea
Cycling is good for a person's mental health. I have to say, that I've been a basket case for the long sabbatical from cycling. Punching people is not socially acceptable, but mashing the pedals is. A long wonderfully painful climb does much for ridding one's self of anger issues. In fact, I embrace the pain. It makes me feel alive. And, lets me know all my body systems are working. It's also nice to have the mental clarity that a hard ride lends. The next day my mind has a clarity and awareness that is lacking when I'm not out mashing the pedals.
I think that cycling is a form of meditation. My mind is cleared of everything but holding that one power number, or I am consumed with holding onto the spinning wheel that is just inches in front of me. Conversely on an easy spin my mind is at rest, working out all the kinks of my work week, or considering the philosophical theories of my latest read. Not to mention that just soaking up so much vitamin D and watching sunsets while spinning through vineyards has a spiritual side effect.
So, vanno velocissime!
Chelsea