Dragging myself back to riding not just hoarding bikes and getting fat....
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Captain Stupido
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I probably spend at least as much time building and tinkering as I do riding, but you know what, no guilt at all.
Fiddling with old bikes is probably the most relaxing thing I do, and sometimes it's even useful. It also stops me buying any brand new bikes, which is definitely a good thing.
Riding is great too. I wish I had the time, headspace and fitness to go off for epic day long rides, or week long tours, but currently I don't, and family comes first anyway. So it's enough to have a pootle along the towpath with jr. stupido, or a quick blast around the forest, or half an hour up and down one of my local hills. A little bit of joy is better than nothing.
Fiddling with old bikes is probably the most relaxing thing I do, and sometimes it's even useful. It also stops me buying any brand new bikes, which is definitely a good thing.
Riding is great too. I wish I had the time, headspace and fitness to go off for epic day long rides, or week long tours, but currently I don't, and family comes first anyway. So it's enough to have a pootle along the towpath with jr. stupido, or a quick blast around the forest, or half an hour up and down one of my local hills. A little bit of joy is better than nothing.
Black_puma
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I consider myself lucky to be able to ride to work, nearly 5 miles each way and can park my bike at work where it's safe indoors.
I can pick a different bike for each day that I commute to work and regularly take my retro GT's out for a ride.
Got rid of my car nearly 3 years ago and I am very happy that I am not spending stupid money on labour and repairs, tax and insurance to keep a car on the road! More money to spend on my bikes instead! I have the best of both worlds, really!
I can pick a different bike for each day that I commute to work and regularly take my retro GT's out for a ride.
Got rid of my car nearly 3 years ago and I am very happy that I am not spending stupid money on labour and repairs, tax and insurance to keep a car on the road! More money to spend on my bikes instead! I have the best of both worlds, really!
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