I relapsed after being away from cycling for 25 years. I become moody if I cannot ride after about 4-5 days. I would ride more, but it is a major time investment much like an addict might spend either recovering from, obtaining or using his drug of choice. Any activity can take on the form of an addiction if it becomes maladaptive and causes a functional impairment.
And that is the rub. Can I ride enough to make it a healthy pleasure without causing self-harm? Everyone has to find their own balance.
Originally Posted by
Eric F
Well, yeah. Of course you can stop. Your bike has brakes. Can you quit, though?
They say a true addict is never really cured, no longer how long they stop the behavior. I quit cycling for 15 years...but here I am.