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Cycling hiatus bad for body and mind
I’m still not back. Due to events beyond my control, there has been no cycling for FOUR DAYS. That’s the longest I’ve been off for several months. I thought it might turn into a nice break. Wrong. I’ve really felt like a lazy sack of fat.
It’s interesting the things you notice when you don’t ride. For one, I haven’t eaten as well. When riding every day, I’m usually in the mindset of trying to eat better since I’m working to burn those pesky calories. These past four days have been nothing but bad food choices.
Fried? There’s nothing you can think of that I haven’t eaten encased in hardened oil.
Sugar? It’s served best in a round form with no center. The more icing, the better.
Fat? I like my grizzle medium-well.
I also have less motivation. Driving everywhere in air-conditioning is great until you realize how sluggish and bitter you become when standing outside for a few minutes. Cycling makes you tougher and stronger and less likely to whine.
And most of all I miss that connection with my surroundings. I am so aware of people, places and the weather when I cycle. While driving you become isolated in this little bubble of comfort and speed. It’s easy to miss a lot of interesting things. I’ve met some really cool people while riding that I never would have noticed in a car. I’ve seen some amazing wildlife while riding. Again, I would have missed it had I been driving.
It’s time to get back to good. Car keys are going in the drawer. I’m taking Big Red for a spin.
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