tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1580218268291985619.post365749958889181102..comments2024-03-12T22:45:16.628-04:00Comments on the beat bike blog: Does bicycle riding lead to radical thought?chillwillhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10374108424504518282noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1580218268291985619.post-13093514150252290872013-03-19T06:41:20.879-04:002013-03-19T06:41:20.879-04:00An inspiring post. Cyclists and even non-cyclists ...An inspiring post. Cyclists and even non-cyclists alike can truly reflect from this post. Thank you for sharing.Biking Partshttp://www.holtberry.co.uk/sports-event/cyclists-can-take-centre-stage/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1580218268291985619.post-12045312580510322562012-12-16T23:16:39.181-05:002012-12-16T23:16:39.181-05:00Fantastic piece of writing, and so true. Before I...Fantastic piece of writing, and so true. Before I began cycling, I used to be one of those drivers who silently cursed cyclists who I perceived to be slowing me down. After I went on a chance ride with some friends, which prompted me to buy a road bike, I went from a "get off the road" mindset to one of "share the road." <br /><br />The self-reliant feeling I get from riding everywhere is addicting. It's also made me realize that I don't need much to live a happy life. When I recently moved, the mover commented that I am the only woman he's come across in 20 yrs of service that required only one wardrobe box. I've learned, thanks to my bike, to be less materialistic - which in our consumer-obsessed society, could be considered radical.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15022754487183046916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1580218268291985619.post-79132597097994342402012-12-14T13:39:48.966-05:002012-12-14T13:39:48.966-05:00Gorgeous post. Affirmative, generous, thought-invi...Gorgeous post. Affirmative, generous, thought-inviting. I'm in my 40th year of daily cycling here in NYC (I'm 65). This post goes in my little collection.Komanoffhttp://www.komanoff.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1580218268291985619.post-79535824600621311602012-12-14T07:19:04.515-05:002012-12-14T07:19:04.515-05:00You know you've crossed over when you enjoy ra...You know you've crossed over when you enjoy rainy days.Tony Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16683879891936128769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1580218268291985619.post-78966382857681319662012-12-14T00:30:52.768-05:002012-12-14T00:30:52.768-05:00Well-said. When I started bike commuting (10 miles...Well-said. When I started bike commuting (10 miles/45 minutes each way) I did it for one or two reasons. <br /> <br />Now, it's expanded to 10-12 reasons, and I actually get excited for rainy days.<br /><br />Also, my mind has never been clearer.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1580218268291985619.post-79329156381832695082012-12-13T23:00:59.462-05:002012-12-13T23:00:59.462-05:00Hmm. I think the biking played a big role in deve...Hmm. I think the biking played a big role in developing my frame of thinking. Without a bike, and it's increased role for my personal transportation, I could definitely see myself falling into the same well worn life choices that would then consume my funds, time, and quiet time to think.<br /><br />A job with a long driving commute. Cable TV bills. Car payments. Gym membership and requisite time on the treadmill. Growing dread that retirement would only come when I was too old and broken to enjoy it. Tony Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16683879891936128769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1580218268291985619.post-11931373666711638292012-12-13T21:23:34.720-05:002012-12-13T21:23:34.720-05:00Thanks, Tony, for your post.
This is a bit of a c...Thanks, Tony, for your post.<br /><br />This is a bit of a chicken or egg, cause and effect, question. Perhaps those of us who think a bit like you have been drawn to cycling (commuting, not just weekend warriors) because we had what you call radical thoughts to begin with.<br /><br />I agree with you that being on a bike, commuting, allows you to engage with the world in a far more eloquent and (we think) productive way. I like Peter Esbensen's quote from Pirsig's book. I'd add, Peter and Tony, that cycling promotes a non-violent life style. Big cars and indifferent drivers lead to potentially violent situations. <br /><br />-- darioAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1580218268291985619.post-86872775688400246212012-12-13T16:42:54.979-05:002012-12-13T16:42:54.979-05:00Well said. It's only considered "radical...Well said. It's only considered "radical" because too many drones are brainwashed to believe that speaking the truth is a radical proposal.POBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00168672563971905201noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1580218268291985619.post-37299969347547425632012-12-13T09:21:47.755-05:002012-12-13T09:21:47.755-05:00Great post.Great post.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1580218268291985619.post-71937356114215111612012-12-12T22:43:58.422-05:002012-12-12T22:43:58.422-05:00“In a car you're always in a compartment, and ...“In a car you're always in a compartment, and because you're used to it you don't realize that through that car window everything you see is just more TV. You're a passive observer and it is all moving by you boringly in a frame. <br /><br />On a cycle the frame is gone. You're completely in contact with it all. You're in the scene, not just watching it anymore, and the sense of presence is overwhelming.”<br /><br />― Robert M. Pirsig, Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance: An Inquiry Into ValuesPeter Esbensennoreply@blogger.com