A bike is a form of technology, a machine, which feeds our passion, provides a lot of joy and moves us. If we look after it, it will look after us, a bike can give us the freedom to travel at a slower pace that than we normally do in the modern world. Cycling is more about the journey, the experience, than the A to B. Unless your late for work, then it is all about head down, getting to B fast. Most times it is about seeing the world go by, at a slower pace.
I commute to work a few times a week, the commute is about 42 KM each way. People in work thing I am mad, as likely you do too :-) Yes, it takes me 1:40 to get to work, resulting in an earlier start, but so what. Most people miss the point, it is also 1:40 each way x 3 times a week = 10 hours, not including a cycle at the weekend. To listen to music, pod casts, think, and plan the day. When was the last time you took 1:40 to listen to music or plan, just think about what you wanted. Since starting to cycle I have more ideas, I hit work ready to start, relaxed (a little tired in the legs:-)), but with lots of energy. It could be I have more energy because now I am not carrying 20 extra pounds, but the time on the bike gives me space. Which makes me better in other areas of my life.
Listening to podcasts are a great way to lean new skills or catch up with what is happening around the world. Give it a try.
Interesting how a machine can do all that... So get on your bike, run, or just walk and listen.
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