The Ride

The breeze lifts the leaves from the trees and sways the branches gently, and the smell of fresh summer corn wafts through the air; the soft creak of a bike's drivetrain and wheels echoes over the asphault and up into the blue, blue sky. I love the feelings I get when I'm riding a bicycle. I finally feel like I'm totally in control; I know what I'm doing and have the skills to carry out the task, much like writing for me. Cycling is such an exhilarating and endorphin-raising experience, and is definitely a stress-relieving entourage. Cycling is a way to meet new people, see new places in ways that you can't in a car, and get wonderful cardiovascular excercise in a relatively easy way. One doesn't need to have huge muscles, strong legs, or a "fit" body, as just about anyone can get on a bicycle and ride. That's what interests me the most. It is a true people's activity, even if professional cycling and time trials are for the more experienced and trained riders. But cycling, while it helps to have a natural born talent, can also very much be learned. Courage is a big part of it as well, as you truly must trust yourself to be able to ride well. Every time winter comes around, I look forward to summertime, when I can finally get on my bike. It's the ride of a lifetime! :)