: Why I Love Mountain Biking

By: red man | No Comments » |

There are many reasons why I love mountain biking.

- The satisfaction of nailing that gnarly piece of single track for the first time.
– The peace and quite of riding through a pine forest with the faint rustle of trees as they sway in the breeze.
– The cacophony of cicadas in the Australian bush during a mid-summer ride.
– The camaraderie with fellow mountain bikers, whom you’ve known for years or you’ve met 5 minutes previous.
– The adventure of getting lost, then finding the way.
– Scaring yourself on a wicked descent…
– …Then looking back up that same descent and thinking ‘Holy crap! I made it!’
– The excitement of riding a new trail.
– The eeriness of riding at night with only a light and the nocturnal animals for company.
– The thrill of the race.
– The hot shower or bath after a wet and muddy ride.
– The feeling of being in ‘the zone’ and at the same time at peace with the world.
– Reaching the top of that lung busting climb and not dabbing.
– Being absolutely exhausted yet happy after another 6 hour epic.
– Beating your mates to the top of the next climb…
– …And beating them to the bottom of the next descent.
– Sharing the fun and excitement with your children.
– Building your own bike.
– The bling.
– The post ride coffee and pastry.
– Being blessed that I have the opportunity to participate in this awesome pastime.

Peace…

 

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