My life is one full of lots of tasks to be done from work and constant pressure to meet deadlines, I found cycling to be one activity that gives me peace, away from this reality. I started cycling as a way to get to places in no time and did not know that it would become an activity that would change my physical appearance and even perspective on life.
Let me talk a little more about how this journey started. One day, I needed to get my phone fixed so badly but the traffic was terrible, I could ride a bicycle before this time, but did it seldomly for fun. On this day, I had to borrow my friend's bicycle. Because it had been a while since I was on a bicycle, I got on it and rode down with little nervousness. After a while, I remember eventually finding my beat as each pedal rotated.
After some minutes of riding, I realized how free I was on that bike, lol, only bikers can relate. While riding, I had no restrictions from traffic or even public transit plans. I was free to select my route and not stick to the conventional route, discovering gorgeous paths and routes I had no idea existed. It was an amazing feeling to be this free with the breeze landing on my face. I rode my friend's bike for days and then it became weeks, and I discovered that I only wanted rides and used the car only when I was going out with family or friends. To be honest, this used to be a hassle, but now, it is an opportunity to detach from the strenuous activities of work and life in general and have alone time with me. It turned into a ritual that helped me have alone time and concentrate on the now.
Apart from helping with my mental health, riding has helped me keep fit in ways I didn't even believe, I wish I started riding early on. This has helped me increase endurance and energy.
How riding has helped me build connections with people is one thing I need to talk about. You know how you feel when you are together with people who understand the joy you get from doing a thing that seems regular! Yes, I got that feeling. I got connected to nearby cycling clubs and got to know different like-minded people who were all passionate about riding.
We rode together across town and by this time, I had gotten my bicycle. I painted it green with Micheal Jackson's face on it, he was my Icon! Now that I love cycling so much, I will always look back and be thankful that I am here now.
Hey cycling lovers, pls welcome me as it is my first post here.
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