Some of the most "satisfying" bike-related experience

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Looking back over the last 30+ years of riding and "into bikes", I recalled some of the most satisfying experience I had, most, if not all, don't require having a top-end bike or high zoot gear, or loads of time or money or resources but simply living in the moment, being thankful for the "little things", spending time with someone or a group of people...

• Dad running down a hill beside me as I took off for the first time riding on my own without help. I can still hear his panting and remember the sweat on his brow
• Sneaking out the house in the middle of the night when everyone is asleep with my bike and riding around in circles in the basement parking garage or venture out into quiet of the night on the bike path by the beach, hearing the waves crashing, the smell of the park flowers

Those are just some examples. What about you?