Originally Posted by
livedarklions
It's interesting that you do all of that, post on bf, and don't consider it a hobby. A lot of people get into the commuting because they like bikes, but I think the difference is your only interest is its usefulness, which has led you to develop maintenance skills most "enthusiasts" couldn't touch.
It relates to how I got into cycling. I was in the navy and back in the mid-80's my ship went into the shipyard, which was across the St Johns river from our home port. To get to the shipyard, I either had to pay $1.50 (one way) to cross the river on a ferry or drive way south to find a bridge, only to drive back north, since the shipyard was just across the river from the naval base. Some how I found out that pedestrians and bikes only had to pay 10 cents to cross -- simple choice for me.
I've been cycling ever since. I do feel as if I'm addicted to cycling now, but I don't feel it is a hobby, rather more a skill to master, i.e. riding on the roads.