Clarity

Almost a year ago now, I started cycling again. A few hundred miles and many, many enjoyable trips later, I think it's time to celebrate a wonderful year outside exploring the beautiful area that I'm lucky enough to live in and to read back and remember why I started to do this in the first place.

In July, I posted this. The most important part, the part that I need to remind myself of, is that cycling for me is mean to be a meditative, relaxing, anti-stress activity. I have a nasty tendancy to give myself unrealistic and unenjoyable targets, which is not what this is meant to be about. This is meant to be about taking quality time out for me - time to clear my head, time to think and muse and time to just be me. No expectations, no competition, no rules, no pressure. This is important.

In this last year I have bought another bike, some lights, some panniers and some books. I've not spent a massive amount, and still don't have "proper" cycling clothes. Winter still gives me trouble as I get cold, my feet go numb and find that my cycle computer stops working.

I can honestly say though, that my enjoyment of cycling has increased every single time I go out. I want to keep it that way.



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