Biking Meditation

While on the ride to work today, I opted not to consider all my to-dos and concerns. Instead, I tried to be completely immersed in the moment - I focused on the sounds I heard, what I saw, how the wind hit my skin. I noticed shops and streets I never saw before and actually felt the sun hitting me when I emerged from the shadows.  It was a completely different biking experience (albeit, a slightly hippie-ishon) and one that left my completely re-in love with cycling and the city of Chicago. I highly encourage all to try it!

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Permalink Reply by cutifly on June 29, 2010 at 11:16am
With purpose I ride down Clark Street scanning for doors ready to open because it really keeps me on top of my game as Kung Fu is no longer on TV to keep me mentally balanced anymore. Let me add 'The Zone' really happens for me when I realize that there is not actually someone riding next to me but it is just the reflection of myself in a car mirror and I am soaking wet. Ohmmmmmmm ... Door City USA...
Permalink Reply by Doug Haynes on June 29, 2010 at 11:26am
Go for it.

Tell the cops I said it would be fine.

Tank-Ridin' Ryan said:
notoriousDUG said:
Get a car hippies.

Only if I can drive it on the North Branch Trail.
Permalink Reply by Michael Millican on June 29, 2010 at 1:13pm
That's part of the reason I bike, I stop thinking about all the nonsense and just enjoy the ride.
Permalink Reply by Curt H Moore on June 29, 2010 at 3:53pm
while riding the KATY Trail (Missouri) I found myself in the zone, no people (go 30 miles with out seeing a soul) no dogs, no walkers. Just you and the trail, almost the 4th dimension ,next thing you just put 10 miles behind you...another reason to ride mental health...curt
Permalink Reply by Michael A on June 29, 2010 at 4:02pm
If riding is so good for your mental health, why does everyone think I am crazy putting in so many miles?

Curt H Moore said:
while riding the KATY Trail (Missouri) I found myself in the zone, no people (go 30 miles with out seeing a soul) no dogs, no walkers. Just you and the trail, almost the 4th dimension ,next thing you just put 10 miles behind you...another reason to ride mental health...curt
Permalink Reply by Craig S. on June 29, 2010 at 4:29pm
I don't. I used to put up huge miles as well, until my life got in my way.

Michael A said:
If riding is so good for your mental health, why does everyone think I am crazy putting in so many miles?

Curt H Moore said:
while riding the KATY Trail (Missouri) I found myself in the zone, no people (go 30 miles with out seeing a soul) no dogs, no walkers. Just you and the trail, almost the 4th dimension ,next thing you just put 10 miles behind you...another reason to ride mental health...curt
Permalink Reply by Tank-Ridin' Ryan on June 29, 2010 at 4:57pm
It's not the mileage that makes people think you're crazy.

Maybe it's something involving bikes and rain storms.

Michael A said:
If riding is so good for your mental health, why does everyone think I am crazy putting in so many miles?

Curt H Moore said:
while riding the KATY Trail (Missouri) I found myself in the zone, no people (go 30 miles with out seeing a soul) no dogs, no walkers. Just you and the trail, almost the 4th dimension ,next thing you just put 10 miles behind you...another reason to ride mental health...curt
Permalink Reply by Anne Alt on June 30, 2010 at 3:56am
Yes! My church is the bike and mother nature. Being in the moment and truly IN one's surroundings is a beautiful experience.
Permalink Reply by JeffB on June 30, 2010 at 4:02am
When I get caught in a summer downpour and I know I can't do anything but get soaked, I find myself grinning from ear to ear

Tank-Ridin' Ryan said:
It's not the mileage that makes people think you're crazy.

Maybe it's something involving bikes and rain storms.

Permalink Reply by Tank-Ridin' Ryan on June 30, 2010 at 6:47am
You two are hopping on what was meant to be an inside joke of sorts. The craziness is the piece of the puzzle that's missing.

Adriana said:
Call me crazy, so do I! I love to pummel through the puddles on my mtb :o)

JeffB said:
When I get caught in a summer downpour and I know I can't do anything but get soaked, I find myself grinning from ear to ear

Tank-Ridin' Ryan said:
It's not the mileage that makes people think you're crazy.

Maybe it's something involving bikes and rain storms.

Permalink Reply by Michael A on June 30, 2010 at 8:58am
Do they make those in carbon fiber??

Adriana said:
Oh my blush...Michael...I meant these kinda pegs. Yo se que eres todo hombre ;o)


Adriana said:
No shit Sherlock...go hop on pop Ryan, Michael can get some sweet pegs :ppppppppppppppppppppp XOXOXO

Tank-Ridin' Ryan said:
You two are hopping on what was meant to be an inside joke of sorts. The craziness is the piece of the puzzle that's missing.

Adriana said:
Call me crazy, so do I! I love to pummel through the puddles on my mtb :o)

JeffB said:
When I get caught in a summer downpour and I know I can't do anything but get soaked, I find myself grinning from ear to ear

Tank-Ridin' Ryan said:
It's not the mileage that makes people think you're crazy.

Maybe it's something involving bikes and rain storms.

Permalink Reply by Tank-Ridin' Ryan on June 30, 2010 at 10:15am
Ooooook.... *backs away slowly*

Adriana said:
No shit Sherlock...go hop on pop Ryan, Michael can get some sweet pegs :ppppppppppppppppppppp XOXOXO

Tank-Ridin' Ryan said:
You two are hopping on what was meant to be an inside joke of sorts. The craziness is the piece of the puzzle that's missing.

Adriana said:
Call me crazy, so do I! I love to pummel through the puddles on my mtb :o)

JeffB said:
When I get caught in a summer downpour and I know I can't do anything but get soaked, I find myself grinning from ear to ear

Tank-Ridin' Ryan said:
It's not the mileage that makes people think you're crazy.

Maybe it's something involving bikes and rain storms.

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