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Why I Ride.
A cross-post from the bike forum:
http://www.democraticunderground.com/1207125
Last night, picture this:
Full darkness, the sun sets early these days. Waxing crescent moonlight alternating with puffy, moonlit clouds that drop sprinkles. 42 degrees with a light breeze. Quiet suburban streets and leaf-strewn paved trails. The Police and Genesis on the bike stereo. My new Specialized Pro Disc equipped with two Phillips ultra bright LED lights. Camelback pack full of cold water. Six layers on top, two on the bottom, the outer layer in both cases wind proof breathable nylon, so I stay nice and warm.
15.25 miles. Could have gone further, but I needed some sleep. I felt fantastic after I got home.
FREEDOM!
