This is an oldie but a goodie and reading it I still feel the same...
- The satisfaction of nailing that gnarly piece of single track for the first time.
- The peace and quite of riding through a pine forest with the faint rustle of trees as they sway in the breeze.
- The cacophony of cicadas in the Australian bush during a mid-summer ride.
- The camaraderie with fellow mountain bikers, whom you’ve known for years or you’ve met 5 minutes previous.
- The adventure of getting lost, then finding the way.
- Scaring yourself on a wicked descent…
- …Then looking back up that same descent and thinking ‘Holy crap! I made it!’
- The excitement of riding a new trail.
- The eeriness of riding at night with only a light and the nocturnal animals for company.
- The thrill of the race.
- The hot shower or bath after a wet and muddy ride.
- The feeling of being in ‘the zone’ and at the same time at peace with the world.
- Reaching the top of that lung busting climb and not dabbing.
- Being absolutely exhausted yet happy after another 6 hour epic.
- Beating your mates to the top of the next climb…
- …And beating them to the bottom of the next descent.
- Sharing the fun and excitement with your children.
- Building your own bike.
- The bling.
- The post ride coffee...
- ...Or post ride beer.
- Being blessed that I have the opportunity to participate in this awesome pastime.
The list goes on…
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