Originally Posted by
gene99
Cargo, My original comment was meant in a light hearted way. And, whether you choose to recognize it or not, "suffering" that ennobles great racers (and lesser ones too) has been an element of
cycling as a sport, and a large
part of its mythology, since the beginnings of the Tour de France. I happily view cycling as a big tent that can include sport, transportation, design and innovation and even political action. I choose to recognize all of them.
I have suffered on the bike; I recommend you try it some time.
I have already said I suffer at times,
and that I like cycling
despite of it. I will let the rest of the parts I bolded stand there.