[RBW] Re: Bikes make it possible...
Up until very recently, bikes made it possible for me to make peace with my larger-than-average-size body. It was hard to feel any self-loathing when my body got me where I needed to go every day. Things are a lot tougher now what with the rheumatoid and osteoarthritis, so I'm not exactly feeling the (bike) love these days, but I really hope to feel that sense of limitless possibility again soon. On Saturday, February 21, 2015 at 6:19:17 PM UTC-8, Deacon Patrick wrote: I got to thinking on my ultra short ride of 3 miles RT today about what the bike makes possible. What does the bike make possible for you? — Every run I do is made possible by my bike. Today I rode my bike through our wee mountain town on snow packed roads because if I’d walked or ran I’d have had to turn around and not make it to the trail a mere 1.5 miles away (laundry scents from dryer vents mostly). On the bike, I get past the scents usually by holding my breath, without issue. — Running errands at the town 5 miles away. And I love it! — Bikepacking. I can’t carry weight above my waist, so backpacking is out. My only options to see things very remote are to ultra run, or bikepack. Some of these trips are also wondrous and sacred time with my kids. The bike makes it possible! Those are my top three. What are yours? With abandon, Patrick *www.MindYourHeadCoop.org http://www.MindYourHeadCoop.org* *www.OurHolyConception.org http://www.OurHolyConception.org* -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Bikes make it possible...
You asked for three? (1) The bike enables me to take the train, my preferred method of transportation, to work. (2) The bike makes exercise fun (and fun… exercise). (3) And, the bike helps me interact with nature, which keeps me grounded, helps me keep my head together and keep my priorities in order. Can’t think of many other things in life that do that (My wife hasn’t taken me to the train!). John On Saturday, February 21, 2015 at 6:19:17 PM UTC-8, Deacon Patrick wrote: I got to thinking on my ultra short ride of 3 miles RT today about what the bike makes possible. What does the bike make possible for you? — Every run I do is made possible by my bike. Today I rode my bike through our wee mountain town on snow packed roads because if I’d walked or ran I’d have had to turn around and not make it to the trail a mere 1.5 miles away (laundry scents from dryer vents mostly). On the bike, I get past the scents usually by holding my breath, without issue. — Running errands at the town 5 miles away. And I love it! — Bikepacking. I can’t carry weight above my waist, so backpacking is out. My only options to see things very remote are to ultra run, or bikepack. Some of these trips are also wondrous and sacred time with my kids. The bike makes it possible! Those are my top three. What are yours? With abandon, Patrick *www.MindYourHeadCoop.org http://www.MindYourHeadCoop.org* *www.OurHolyConception.org http://www.OurHolyConception.org* -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Bikes make it possible...
1) Slow down and go on side streets and trails that otherwise I'd pass by. See cool houses, wild animals, beautiful plants, interesting graffiti; smell flowers and wet pavement and snow. Highly correlated with #2 below. 2) Stop and chat with people that otherwise wouldn't happen. This happens both with the Riv's and the Fridays. People want to ask about the bikes or the bags or something else, and this invariably leads to good conversation and occasionally fun unanticipated adventures. Highly correlated with #1 above. 3) Mundane things turn into a small adventure. it is way more fun to run errands and ride to work on a bike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Bikes make it possible...
Thanks for another thoughtful and inspiring post, Patrick. More years ago than I care to say, learning to ride a bike helped me to fit into a new family, a new school, a new life, really. Twenty years ago, bikes made it possible for me to get back into something that I had enjoyed, but abandoned; for me to get myself in the best physical condition in years, possibly ever. I trained for and rode Centuries and the feeling of accomplishment boosted my psych immeasurably. For the first time in my life, I felt that I had a bit of the athlete in me. They opened up an new community to me, and gave me new interests, projects and skills. I even started a part-time bicycle repair business. Now, again finding myself out of shape and off the bike, my beautiful Riv is giving me the motivation and inspiration to look forward to the Spring, to the regaining of conditioning, and to exploring new roads and trails. On the trainer, it gives me the opportunity to gain some conditioning while I wait. And again I find that it has helped me find a new community, including this one. Cheers, Steve -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Bikes make it possible...
My bikes make it possible for me to be fit, healthier, happier, and have a group of friends who share the activity. My Roadeo allows me to hang with the fast dudes on the club rides in comfort. My Sam allows me to go bike camping or touring with ease. My mountain bike (trek fuel) allows me to shred up some serious single track and get way out in the woods. They all allow me to have serious amounts of fun. All these bikes afford me the opportunity to spend time tinkering. I've taken the Sam apart more times than I remember and it has been in quite a few different configurations. On Saturday, February 21, 2015 at 8:19:17 PM UTC-6, Deacon Patrick wrote: I got to thinking on my ultra short ride of 3 miles RT today about what the bike makes possible. What does the bike make possible for you? — Every run I do is made possible by my bike. Today I rode my bike through our wee mountain town on snow packed roads because if I’d walked or ran I’d have had to turn around and not make it to the trail a mere 1.5 miles away (laundry scents from dryer vents mostly). On the bike, I get past the scents usually by holding my breath, without issue. — Running errands at the town 5 miles away. And I love it! — Bikepacking. I can’t carry weight above my waist, so backpacking is out. My only options to see things very remote are to ultra run, or bikepack. Some of these trips are also wondrous and sacred time with my kids. The bike makes it possible! Those are my top three. What are yours? With abandon, Patrick *www.MindYourHeadCoop.org http://www.MindYourHeadCoop.org* *www.OurHolyConception.org http://www.OurHolyConception.org* -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Bikes make it possible...
My bike use is mostly utility. We have a general rule that works well. If it is less than 5 miles, we take one of the bikes. This year I upgraded most of the cargo systems. We had been using cheap racks with Wald folding baskets. I replaced the cheap racks with Tubus Logo Evos and Ortleib Roller Panniers. Major, major, improvement. Now we have battery Topline Lights at the rear (huge safety improvement), and great attach/detach bag functionality. Rapid pannier on-off (5 seconds) is quite convenient. I see lots-o-pictures of Rivs with saddlesacks. Do you guys leave them on the bikes when you're in the grocery? On Saturday, February 21, 2015 at 8:19:17 PM UTC-6, Deacon Patrick wrote: I got to thinking on my ultra short ride of 3 miles RT today about what the bike makes possible. What does the bike make possible for you? — Every run I do is made possible by my bike. Today I rode my bike through our wee mountain town on snow packed roads because if I’d walked or ran I’d have had to turn around and not make it to the trail a mere 1.5 miles away (laundry scents from dryer vents mostly). On the bike, I get past the scents usually by holding my breath, without issue. — Running errands at the town 5 miles away. And I love it! — Bikepacking. I can’t carry weight above my waist, so backpacking is out. My only options to see things very remote are to ultra run, or bikepack. Some of these trips are also wondrous and sacred time with my kids. The bike makes it possible! Those are my top three. What are yours? With abandon, Patrick *www.MindYourHeadCoop.org http://www.MindYourHeadCoop.org* *www.OurHolyConception.org http://www.OurHolyConception.org* -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Bikes make it possible...
Bikes make it possible... Work, play, camaraderie, education, imagination... honestly it has channeled or funneled my interest for so many things only narrowly tied to the bike itself. Regular bike commuting in particular (which I'm doing poorly at so far this year) has been the biggest eye opener to me. Personal wellness as well as an amazing sense of connectedness with the city I bike through and the seasonal and weather patterns. Last year I spent 3 1/2 days one on one with my Dad on our GAP ride. I don't' think I'd spent that much time with him one on one since I was in early High School, how great is that?!? My wife and I discovered to our suprise that we kind of like riding the tandem... we haven't done it a whole lot but it's been a blast when we did. They are kind of neat to look at too! :) -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
[RBW] Re: Bikes make it possible...
I can ride to work and achieve a level of clarity otherwise (negatively) available only from a third cup of coffee, even if it is -12°F. Likewise, I can ride home from work and separate from the 12-14 stressful hours by playing in traffic or by wandering around the town a bit. Last Christmas eve demanded a trip to the Point and fountain, then an outdoor seat (and holiday beverage in Market Square before riding home for late dinner followed by Lessons and Carols with friends. My urban setting means remote parking for drivers who then must subject themselves to (cue the grim and creepy music) the shuttle bus ride. Clarity is a high value state going and coming from my days, my bike makes it possible. Andy Cheatham Pittsburgh On Saturday, February 21, 2015 at 9:19:17 PM UTC-5, Deacon Patrick wrote: I got to thinking on my ultra short ride of 3 miles RT today about what the bike makes possible. What does the bike make possible for you? — Every run I do is made possible by my bike. Today I rode my bike through our wee mountain town on snow packed roads because if I’d walked or ran I’d have had to turn around and not make it to the trail a mere 1.5 miles away (laundry scents from dryer vents mostly). On the bike, I get past the scents usually by holding my breath, without issue. — Running errands at the town 5 miles away. And I love it! — Bikepacking. I can’t carry weight above my waist, so backpacking is out. My only options to see things very remote are to ultra run, or bikepack. Some of these trips are also wondrous and sacred time with my kids. The bike makes it possible! Those are my top three. What are yours? With abandon, Patrick *www.MindYourHeadCoop.org http://www.MindYourHeadCoop.org* *www.OurHolyConception.org http://www.OurHolyConception.org* -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups RBW Owners Bunch group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to rbw-owners-bunch+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to rbw-owners-bunch@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
