Happy place?
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Happy place?
A friend recently told me that her happy place was Disney World. Now I'm a central Floridian and I couldn't think of a worse place to spend my time, but hey, to each his own.
Then I got to thinking about it, and decided that I have a very scenic ride I take right on a road along side a river, with a canopy of old live oaks and palm trees, and best of all, very little car traffic and a 15 mph speed limit (which I break!!!). I think riding on that road on a sunny, not-too-hot day with the river nice and glassy beside me -- that's my happy place. My other happy place is on that river, in a kayak.
Is your happy place tied to a bike trail or a bike ride of some kind?
Then I got to thinking about it, and decided that I have a very scenic ride I take right on a road along side a river, with a canopy of old live oaks and palm trees, and best of all, very little car traffic and a 15 mph speed limit (which I break!!!). I think riding on that road on a sunny, not-too-hot day with the river nice and glassy beside me -- that's my happy place. My other happy place is on that river, in a kayak.
Is your happy place tied to a bike trail or a bike ride of some kind?
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I'm in Eastern Carolina, near the water. It's flat, which isn't a positive attribute, but I can ride from my driveway into very light traffic. My happy place is along the rural roads where I lose track of where I am.
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I have three. One is riding when it is clear and all the snowy mountains are out and on display. Another is when all the flowers are blooming in the spring. And the last is with the sun setting over the Pacific.
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My riding "Happy Place" is anywhere on the bikes.
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My happy place is anywhere away from the hordes of people. If I leave the house early enough on my bicycle, that is my happy place.
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Yes. It's the route of my annual overnight ride from Long Island, NY to Mystic, CT. At no other time in my day-to-day life am I as relaxed and content as when I am riding this part-road, part-path, part-dirt trail mini-tour.
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When I lived near the area, I'd often ride the mtn.bike trails around Lake Redman/Lake Williams, just outside of Shrewsbury PA. Rocky Ridge, near York PA isn't too shabby for mtn.biking, either. Lived near and rode often on the NCR rail-trail (think it was renamed the York Heritage Trail) Have even given thought to moving back to that area, drawn by the many rail-trails and mtn.biking trails. Beautiful scenery around there also.
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Touring quiet, scenic roads in Montana.
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The moments when I'm alone, no attractions/distractions (cars/peds/etc) and I can hear the derailleurs shifting in perfection.... This is.my "zone"
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After a trip to the local pizzeria, a friend of mine quipped:
"Chuck E. Cheese is living proof that one person's heaven can be another person's hell."
So it is with Disney World. I know many who love it, and I can see the reason why. Going with small children is another matter (seeing their joy is itself enjoyable) but personally, I'd rather have hot sticks poked in my eyes.
I have many happy places, but most of them are happy as much because of who I'm with as where I am. But there are those occasional soulful places where being alone is where it's at. That would be the Eastern Sierra, witnessing another sunrise or sunset.
"Chuck E. Cheese is living proof that one person's heaven can be another person's hell."
So it is with Disney World. I know many who love it, and I can see the reason why. Going with small children is another matter (seeing their joy is itself enjoyable) but personally, I'd rather have hot sticks poked in my eyes.
I have many happy places, but most of them are happy as much because of who I'm with as where I am. But there are those occasional soulful places where being alone is where it's at. That would be the Eastern Sierra, witnessing another sunrise or sunset.
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in our house, we have a spot, we affectionately call, "the spot". it's a corner of our sectional, in our living room. it's a sanctuary of sorts. for example, when a kid comes home & they have no plans for a cpl days, they get the spot. our Daughter usually takes it, but I fear those days are dwindling. there's a new "fella" in the picture. Wifey likes it at night a cpl hrs before bed. I rarely get it, but that's OK, cuz I guess, I'm happiest outside, during a blizzard
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Happy Place - get the concept but the specifics are a little dreamy.
My local apothecary can put you in a happy place!
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One is a location in northern Tasmania where there aren't very many people and where there are some decent, empty roads to ride on. Away from people is key!
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My happy place is on a bike and it takes me to all other happy places.
This is the time of year when driving local roads on routes often rode in the warm summer sun that I can recall specific rides, speeds, gearing, I can almost feel the notch click and shift change.
For now, memories will have to do.
This is the time of year when driving local roads on routes often rode in the warm summer sun that I can recall specific rides, speeds, gearing, I can almost feel the notch click and shift change.
For now, memories will have to do.
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That United Airlines 787 that flies directly over my house coming and going from Houston to Sydney and vice versa teasing me to visit Australia one of these days. I would love to cruise through the outback away from the tourist places. That would be a happy place for me and it’s on my bucket list.
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Happy place?
Indeed a (specific) "happy place” is hard to pinpoint, especially after a decades-long cycling lifestyle, e.g.
As to a specific environment, similar to the OP, I have posted a few times:
A friend recently told me that her happy place was Disney World. Now I'm a central Floridian and I couldn't think of a worse place to spend my time, but hey, to each his own.
Then I got to thinking about it, and decided that I have a very scenic ride I take right on a road along side a river, with a canopy of old live oaks and palm trees, and best of all, very little car traffic and a 15 mph speed limit (which I break!!!). I think riding on that road on a sunny, not-too-hot day with the river nice and glassy beside me -- that's my happy place. My other happy place is on that river, in a kayak.
Is your happy place tied to a bike trail or a bike ride of some kind?
Then I got to thinking about it, and decided that I have a very scenic ride I take right on a road along side a river, with a canopy of old live oaks and palm trees, and best of all, very little car traffic and a 15 mph speed limit (which I break!!!). I think riding on that road on a sunny, not-too-hot day with the river nice and glassy beside me -- that's my happy place. My other happy place is on that river, in a kayak.
Is your happy place tied to a bike trail or a bike ride of some kind?
My happy place is on a bike and it takes me to all other happy places.
This is the time of year when driving local roads on routes often rode in the warm summer sun that I can recall specific rides, speeds, gearing, I can almost feel the notch click and shift change.
For now, memories will have to do.
This is the time of year when driving local roads on routes often rode in the warm summer sun that I can recall specific rides, speeds, gearing, I can almost feel the notch click and shift change.
For now, memories will have to do.
"What Is One Of Your Most Memorable Days On Your Bike?"
@jppe , that question is a bit like, "Who’s your favorite child?" Nearly all my most memorable days on a bike had been in the context of tours:...
@jppe , that question is a bit like, "Who’s your favorite child?" Nearly all my most memorable days on a bike had been in the context of tours:...
"Favorite route, loop or out/back ?"
…Other than my weekday one-way commute (usually take a train home), often my long Saturday ride is a lengthened route to work (at my convenience, for a few hours), then ride home…
Last summer I met a weekend cycling companion, and we decided we would agree on a meeting spot, and then do a loop to return to our cars (which I do not think is a “loop/out-and back” in the sense of this thread}…
When I might have about two hours to ride from home, I do have several routes, but a favorite, with the least amount of traffic, I call the training loop.…
I have very nice options…
…Other than my weekday one-way commute (usually take a train home), often my long Saturday ride is a lengthened route to work (at my convenience, for a few hours), then ride home…
Last summer I met a weekend cycling companion, and we decided we would agree on a meeting spot, and then do a loop to return to our cars (which I do not think is a “loop/out-and back” in the sense of this thread}…
When I might have about two hours to ride from home, I do have several routes, but a favorite, with the least amount of traffic, I call the training loop.…
I have very nice options…
"Enjoying a nice little back road."
... I have described probably similar “nice little ("enchanted") back roads,” akin to a classic “nice little black dress” in the fashion world. :
... I have described probably similar “nice little ("enchanted") back roads,” akin to a classic “nice little black dress” in the fashion world. :
All my cycling as a decades-long, year-round commuter and occasional centurian in Metro Boston ranges from dense urban, to suburban, to exurban, but no rural. I'm goal-oriented, be it miles or destinations, so I take the Road as it comes, to satisfy my Goal.
Over the years, I have described roads, so for this post I compiled my descriptions in order of cycling pleasure (paved roads only):
Over the years, I have described roads, so for this post I compiled my descriptions in order of cycling pleasure (paved roads only):
- Enchanted
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