Things I like intensely

[weisan]

1) bikes that fit perfectly and/or serve their intended purpose

2) cool & comfortable summer jerseys made for Texas heat

3) beautiful, peaceful bike rides with great company

Next?

[Cicli]

Good BBQ and a cold beer after a long ride.

[ANAO]

1) bikes that fit perfectly and serve their intended purpose

2) cool & comfortable summer jerseys made for Texas heat

3) beautiful, peaceful bike rides with great company

Next?
A long ride that is so hard you collapse as soon as you get home.

[CampyorBust]

Campy!

Thought through product design

Camel back podium big bottle

The pleasure ride when I rise above the need to Strava

Explore in solitude an epic work of art by John Martin

Chopin Nocturne - No 3 in B Major Op 9-3

[adrien]

Handmade frames, made by people I met who are now friends because we collaborated on making a wonder bike.

SRAM and Enve, because they do things a wee bit differently.

Panache, La Passione and Morvelo for making really nice kits that fit but don't quite fit in.

Gunwalls.

Long rides on dirt followed by local beer.

[akelman]

My wife and kids. A good night's sleep. Finishing tasks.

[Tickdoc]

The wind of a good descent after a long ascent.

The snap of steel, quiet hubs, the smoothness of campy, and a cloud-like set of tubulars....all good stuff if you ask me.

[rustychisel]

I like your style

[Louis]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qWG2dsXV5HI

[charliedid]

Fresh roasted coffee ;-)

Like

[fuzzalow]

Steady climbing on the bike.

Coasting downhill.

To be honest, the better of the two is the way up.

[C. Matthews]

First ride on new tires.

[notsew]

The first ride in spring when I can ditch the tights and long sleeves.

Tights are coming. :bike:

[don compton]

A easy 20 mile ride through the vineyards around Lodi,Ca. and having a cool IPA after the ride.:beer:

[weisan]

Steady climbing on the bike.

Coasting downhill.

To be honest, the better of the two is the way up.

I am with you on that, fuzz pal.;)

[fuzzalow]

I am with you on that, fuzz pal.;)

I applaud threads like this and your attitude behind starting them. Reflective of a life and an aspiration to the positive, I hope.

This is a great place, I am downcast when it gets commandeered by the smart alects as opposed to the smart and by the complainers as opposed to the achievers.

weisan-pal you help keep this place on an even keel that I could never have the patience or temperament to do. Thank you.

[Tickdoc]

I am with you on that, fuzz pal.;)

I'm not sure. After coming back from Colorado, I reached nirvana on a descent (ward to Lyons) that I'm not sure I'll top. I relive it over and over. Heaven. I mean, going up was fun work, but that descent with smooth roads, no cars, thermal changes from warm to cold to warm, rushing creek, boulders and pines.:banana:

[gasman]

My family


A long ride with friends, stopping to refuel at a small store in the middle of nowhere. Getting home, pulling on gym shorts and T-shirt then chowing down and falling asleep in an overstuffed chair.


This place, an amazing wealth of knowledge and intelligence. :beer:

Oh, and watching the All Blacks win. :)

[unterhausen]

mountain biking. I'm a newbie all over again. Although a few more faceplants in a rock garden and I might have to reassess.

The way it feels after a hard ride.

Dogs. We have 3 rescues, so they are all emotionally damaged to some extend, but who isn't?

[DRietz]

Positivity.

Thanks, Weisan. The alternative is just too dang draining.

[joev]

No particular order:

* - Riding with friends that are "in the moment"
* - Leaving work and feeling the warmth of the sun (I don't miss the NE)
* - A quiet, strong, responsive bike. Weight doesn't matter.
* - X-country skiing during a snowfall. (OK, I miss the NE a little)
* - My, now long gone, VW GTI on a twisty mountain road.
* - Pond fishing for crappies on a muggy summer evening.
* - Hanging out on a San Diego beach with my family...on New Year's Eve.
* - A hard 70 mile group ride, even if I get dropped now and then.
* - Bourg d'Oisans, in the summer. Maybe I can catch lightning in a bottle, again w/some good friends.

[dustyrider]

Being present.
Any journey.
Bikes.
Walks around the park with my blind dog.
Naps in the shade.
Life.

[chriscap]

- Italy

- Guilt-free pizza and beer after a long ride :beer:

- Hugs from my kids when I get home from a ride (and their subsequent exclamations of "grossss" when they feel how sweaty I am)

- Early morning, quiet ride with nothing but the sound of my tires crunching dirt as the fog lifts around me.

- That last little kicker of a climb I have to ride to get back to my house.

- The fine folks who contribute to the wonderful content on this forum (thanks weisan pal)

[Steelman]

Freedom & the open road. (Photo taken just prior to subject tossing watch).

[FlashUNC]

Threads where we talk about things we dislike.

[nmrt]

i know what you felt. i'm in boulder and have done the st. vrain descent many times.

also, when you're here next time (and if you have not already done it), the descent from mt. evans (echo lake to idaho springs) is very exciting!

I'm not sure. After coming back from Colorado, I reached nirvana on a descent (ward to Lyons) that I'm not sure I'll top. I relive it over and over. Heaven. I mean, going up was fun work, but that descent with smooth roads, no cars, thermal changes from warm to cold to warm, rushing creek, boulders and pines.:banana:

[exapkib]

Fall mornings in the mountains.

http://i1336.photobucket.com/albums/o641/1zaxxon/photo2_zps5c115ac4.jpg (http://s1336.photobucket.com/user/1zaxxon/media/photo2_zps5c115ac4.jpg.html)

http://i1336.photobucket.com/albums/o641/1zaxxon/166_zps078c36f5.jpg (http://s1336.photobucket.com/user/1zaxxon/media/166_zps078c36f5.jpg.html)

[doomridesout]

+1 to many of the things above.
Personal favorites:
Jumping in a body of cool water a long way into a hot ride.
Eating whatever I want and putting my legs up the wall and dozing off after a good ride.
My wife and our dog.

[soulspinner]

Getting others into cycling now that I am an older and wiser:rolleyes:

[bobswire]

Steady climbing on the bike.

Coasting downhill.

To be honest, the better of the two is the way up.

Ditto

Though I would phrase it the more "satisfying" of the two is climbing. Getting into a nice steady rhythm on the way up and then the reward,the thrill of the descent.

[Mzilliox]

Bikey:
a saddle that disappears
the ups and downs
great tires (read vittoria corsa G+)
that day when you have so much jump in your legs you don't know what to do, so you ride more.


other:
steelhead grabs
Morning coffee
the smell of my wife
my 3 dogs

[2metalhips]

A great surgeon.....cycling and walking pain free.....good health.....retirement.....positive vibes.

[Lewis Moon]

Bike:
"those days"...you know, when you feel like Cavs, Sven and Nairo all rolled up in one.
October 15th...when the average high temp falls below 90 and I can ride in the afternoon
The feeling that there is nothing I would change on my bike

Non bike:
My daughter. OMFG is she a cool young woman.
My wife. Ditto for the last 20 years.
Cerberus, my devoted dog buddy.
Post bop jazz. Jazz in general.
My wife's lasagna.
My job. I hike, fish and do science for a living.

[David in Maine]

Hanging the panniers on the faithful touring bike and rolling out on a long, loaded tour with my wife. Something about the sound of the tires and the feel of the heavy load just feels right.

[merlinmurph]

Stuff that works. Period.

A late afternoon ride that ends when there is gorgeous light. That light hitting the prairie grass, the mountains, a rolling dirt road, really puts a smile on my face.

[ColonelJLloyd]

When my 4 year old daughter can't wait to get home so we can ride bikes.

[mg2ride]

The ever growing number of massage parlors in my city!

[Redbasso2]

Riding a bike that is so tuned and silent, that the only sound a pedestrian on the side of the road may hear as you cruise by is the sound of rubber tires sliding over the tarmac.

[guido]

Rounding a corner on an unfamiliar road to be welcomed by a great view or a close encounter with nature.

The sound your tires make on the road or gravel and the silence to appreciate it.

[veggieburger]

Good customer service.

Thrift store finds.

Great gas mileage.

Justice for the little guy.

[Rkmears]

Cold beer after a hard ride.

The first above freezing ride in spring when I can ditch the tights!

[dave thompson]

Having multiple really good LBS that set high standards for good customer service.

[fuzzalow]

The good fortune to enjoy the craftwork of truly world-class builders of the cycle form. Creations of the bicycle that are as beautiful to look at as they are to ride.
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Stuff like this is what I like intensely.

[AngryScientist]

I like:

-screaming fast technical descents with tires on the bloody edge of traction.

-good scotch and a slow smoking cigar

-fresh made, good espresso

-cold beer on a hot day; after a hard bike ride. The kind that is on the cusp of freezing, fresh out of the cooler full of slushy ice and water.

There's so many more. I love life; and I mean that sincerely.

[ripvanrando]

I enjoy the pursuit of performance even if my limitations keep me from getting there. The quest. Trying to get good at something

An aged Barbaresco, a fat Porterhouse, and a good Cuban cigar but I gave all that up.

One of my favorite tidbits of enjoyment is starting a day outdoors a few hours before dawn and seeing and listening to the world burst into life as the Sun rises above the horizon. Doesn't matter whether I'm in a duck blind, riding a bike, or hiking.

[Mzilliox]

This ride! lovely 40 today, things i intensely love are all over this ride, pretty landscapes, clouds, open roads, hills, and just the right weather.

https://c8.staticflickr.com/9/8801/29821091095_43e493dfed_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/MrbTr2)Sept 20 pre Bday ride (https://flic.kr/p/MrbTr2) by Matt.zilliox (https://www.flickr.com/photos/41573599@N06/), on Flickr

[Spinner]

1) Family and friends.

2) This Forum (current and past iterations back to Kahuna, the original host); I've ridden with a number of members and more importantly, have learned many things from all. This is a COMMUNITY in which I live.

3) Any ride on my rides: Serotta Ciii, Rivendell Rambouillet and Co-motion Co-Pilot.

4) Personal health; really should be listed as #1.

[Elefantino]

Making other people happy.

What goes around comes around.

[geeter]

Telling my kids goofy stories just to hear them laugh hysterically

Stopping pucks

Drinking good coffee

Being on a bike


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[Mzilliox]

Telling my kids goofy stories just to hear them laugh hysterically

Stopping pucks

Drinking good coffee

Being on a bike


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Oh, a fellow idiot, er i mean goaltender. I haven't played in over 5 yrs due to knee injuries from soccer, and man i miss it big time. I kept my mask and glove, couldn't seem to part with them.:beer:

[geeter]

Just come back as a pure stand-up.....old time hockey!

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[Louis]

I enjoy reading auto/biographies. I'm definitely going to buy this one:

http://nyti.ms/2cnbUD5

https://static01.nyt.com/images/2016/09/21/arts/21BOOKSPRINGSTEEN2/21BOOKSPRINGSTEEN2-master180.jpg

[parris]

The first 2 weeks of October in upstate NY.

My son's smile/grin with the included spark in his eyes.

[Ronsonic]

Campy!


Chopin Nocturne - No 3 in B Major Op 9-3

Listening now and liking it.

Thanks

[Tickdoc]

This ride! lovely 40 today, things i intensely love are all over this ride, pretty landscapes, clouds, open roads, hills, and just the right weather.

https://c8.staticflickr.com/9/8801/29821091095_43e493dfed_h.jpg (https://flic.kr/p/MrbTr2)Sept 20 pre Bday ride (https://flic.kr/p/MrbTr2) by Matt.zilliox (https://www.flickr.com/photos/41573599@N06/), on Flickr

I'm intensely liking this pic!

[Aaron O]

Campy 11
Cats
My wife
The Kinks
Being able to meet a client in a t-shirt

[gomango]

Wilco

After being in the music business of sorts for many, many years I burned out and changed careers. They are one of the bands I still get gaga over.

I've lost count on the number of times I've seen them live.

Nick Cave

Try his new album with the Bad Seeds. Lullabies from a master.

[mhespenheide]

Riding the nearby roads that are beautiful, challenging, and low-traffic.
Being out backpacking in the wilderness for days on end.
Pressing the shutter button to take a photograph that I think will come out well.
Making a print (photograph) that captures the emotion of the moment.
Live music from a genuine/authentic performer.
Seeing the success of an athlete I'm coaching after they've put in the work.
Watching my students' eyes widen/light up when I can lead them to new ideas and insights.

[soulspinner]

Riding the nearby roads that are beautiful, challenging, and low-traffic.
Being out backpacking in the wilderness for days on end.
Pressing the shutter button to take a photograph that I think will come out well.
Making a print (photograph) that captures the emotion of the moment.
Live music from a genuine/authentic performer.
Seeing the success of an athlete I'm coaching after they've put in the work.
Watching my students' eyes widen/light up when I can lead them to new ideas and insights.

:beer:

[Mzilliox]

Wilco

After being in the music business of sorts for many, many years I burned out and changed careers. They are one of the bands I still get gaga over.

I've lost count on the number of times I've seen them live.

Nick Cave

Try his new album with the Bad Seeds. Lullabies from a master.

The new Wilco is really good to, and yes, the shows never disappoint!

[weisan]

Waking up early mornings when everyone is still in bed and the house is pin-drop silent and going outside to breathe the cold morning air...

Eating a nice breakfast

Meeting paceline pals and visiting new places on my bike...like this :D

http://alicehui.com/pics/D2R2_2016/pals/IMG_5815%20(3).jpg

http://alicehui.com/pics/sorrento/mini-P1080504.JPG

http://alicehui.com/pics/duck/duck6.jpg

http://alicehui.com/pics/duck/duck9.jpg

http://alicehui.com/pics/duck/duck13.jpg

http://alicehui.com/pics/duck/duck30.jpg

and this:

http://alicehui.com/AUS/pics/mini-P1120194.JPG

http://alicehui.com/pics/nc/img/35.jpg

http://alicehui.com/pics/katy/img/24.jpg

[1happygirl]

the paceline forum peeps

animals

striving towards a goal.
being in shape
reading
People who put the shopping cart up

Most people
coffee
doing a good job and a good deed

[giverdada]

about minute 23 of keith jarrett's köln concert part I, when it builds and builds in strife, then settles in a few gentle, golden chords of reassurance and acceptance.

when i feel like all the energy and concern i've put into something, like the youth or a project, has actually come to a beautiful purpose, better than anything i could do alone.

being utterly, authentically spent, tunnel-vision-collapsing, at the end of a marathon, knowing i gave everything, every time.

the feeling of a top tube in my hand, the sound of my cleat snapping into place, the ker-chunk of a perfect shift into 'faster' cogs, the feeling of my mouth getting blown around by a wicked descent.

sharp knives.

sharp images taken by someone you just know grew up in a wet darkroom like you did, and still gets a rise out of watching an image emerge on silver-coated paper.

red wine on the side porch with my dad when he likes me and understands what i've been doing all these years.

the smell of tiger balm and gun oil and blade steel: my grandfather.

cold floors in a country house in january when i get up to put a fire in the furnace.

woodsmoke.

and my girls, the little one and my lady, just utter, constant joy and amazement at what riches i know.

we are the lucky ones, friends!

[bironi]

I always hated when my mom would correct me saying, "You don't hate 'x' you dislike 'x'." Please, someone with a strong dislike for poor punctuation, show me how I should have punctuated this sentence.
Thanks much in advance.
Byron

[OtayBW]

I always hated when my mom would correct me saying, "You don't hate 'x' you dislike 'x'." Please, someone with a strong dislike for poor punctuation, show me how I should have punctuated this sentence.
Thanks much in advance.
Byron
We're here to help (which sentence?)...:D

[d_douglas]

Challenging, occasionally scary offroad trails. My first love is road riding, but there's something fun about riding in dirt and barely evading trees with super wide handlebars !

Also, cheesy as it is, listening to my 5+7yr old bust out into hysterical laughter is pretty priceless.

[Frankwurst]

Cold beer after a hard ride.

The first above freezing ride in spring when I can ditch the tights!

Not entirely true. I've rode with you enough to know you enjoy a cold beer after ANY ride.:beer:

[Rkmears]

Not entirely true. I've rode with you enough to know you enjoy a cold beer after ANY ride.:beer:

You've caught me, I just enjoy beer period, no ride needed!

[berserk87]

I love riding my bike and enjoy each and every ride.

I've had sports taken from me due to injury, and have to do a lot to stay on the road with all of the orthopedic problems that I have. I appreciate being able to ride each and every day. I never take it for granted.

I enjoy riding alone and being outdoors. I enjoy a small group ride or the companion of one friend, like on today's ride.

I like a whole lot of other stuff too (cycling clothing that works, Christmas, watching my kids grow up, my wife's laughter, and her big boobies).

[sasteelman]

Going to France and wondering why I'm there. Riding the second day and knowing why.

[Fatty]

Supermarkets full of fresh food. I park in the back of my local market and cut through a short drive way on foot. This way I always get front row and it ends up being closest to the door. I also pass the dumpster and detoured a bit to toss something in. Absolutely shocked by how much food was in there. In some countries there would be riots for that stuff. So yeah I like living in the land of plenty.

[paredown]

The measured calm of a beautiful library room, with the smell of old books and the filtered light hitting an old oak library table and the book I'm plowing through--the quiet murmur of the librarians in the background, and the sense of peace--this is where I belong...

[victoryfactory]

Solving a problem
riding 20 mph with a 20 mph tailwind
travel
Getting up early


great thread. we all need to think about the joys of life once in a while with gratitude.
Thanks

VF