Originally Posted by
Newspaperguy
I ride because I love to ride. The most obvious benefits — saving money, going green, keeping in shape — matter far less than the pleasure I get from a good ride. It's a special experience on a hot summer day, in spring or fall and on a snowy road in winter.
If the love of cycling ever goes away, it's time to put away the bike and find another way of getting around. But I don't see that happening.
I'm the same. I've only been cycling since July this year, but I'm so hooked to it, I can't imagine not riding my bike every day. I agree about the other benefits - saving money, getting fit, being nice to the environment and all. They are good, and I'm glad I'm making all those things happen. They are all secondary to the fun and excitement riding gives me, though.