This is a way of saying that it was a windy ride home today, I had to get home, I did it, and it took more energy to get there. The enjoyment for me came from the fact it wasn't pleasant, I had to do it, and I did it. The bus would've been easier but if I had taken the bus there wouldn't be a reason to write about it. So, why doesn't everyone bike?
Thursday, April 21, 2011
30 Days of biking - Day 21 The energy equation
Whether we consciously consider it or not, we all consider the effort involved before planning a ride. We can't avoid checking the weather, changing our routes, or timing our departures without rationalizing how much work or time or energy will be required to complete the trip. The beauty of bike commuting is that we do not have a choice as to time or destination so we simply 'deal with it' and push on because....we have to get to work. This is the difference between commuting and electively riding for fun or training. We have to get there and get back.
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Because we are soft. Because we ease into our climate-controlled cars with more cupholders than we can count, and allow our backsides to melt expansively into bucket seats. Because we no longer want to be touched by nature unless it's on a paid experience to a foreign place. Because we are lazy.
ReplyDeleteOr maybe some just live in a place where it's really crappy to bike. Or they have gout. Some theories.