Wondering if anyone else here enjoys regularly riding bikes, whether road, mountain, or otherwise.
I used to do a lot of running as my main cardio, but the year the pandemic hit, my wife and I each got bikes as Christmas presents to ourselves. Picked up a cyclocross bike relatively cheap, and I’ve been hooked since. One can go faster and farther without feeling as beat up afterwards, and recovery in between is also faster than running for me. Even though I’m a taller, heavier guy than most cyclists, I love climbing hills. I prefer riding outside of course, but when that’s not available due to weather or the family’s schedule, Zwift has also been a suitable alternative.
My wife gives me a hard time, saying I’m obsessed, and she’s honestly mostly right. I spend a good part of my free time reading about things related to bikes, watching bike videos on YouTube, learning how to maintain it, etc. I’ve loved modding my bike as well - I’ve changed the gearing on it to my liking for the hilly roads where I live, and sourced the parts and did the work myself. I love it. It’s definitely a hobby I hope to carry through for decades.
Who else enjoys a good bike ride? What rigs have you got (pictures are a good bonus)? What kind of riding do you do, and how long do you go?
I’m such a nerd. I could seriously talk about this stuff for hours on end…