goldenchicken II said:*... {1} a very needed reminder to us all to throw out a (mental)
drag-anchor in order to slow things down and start observing what we
are doing instead of pondering or{2} i-podering our minds to distant places.
{3) I think a natural evolution of your writings would be to delve
even further into the small and subtle sensations that passes your
mind. I think that is more important than actually covering the whole
ride.
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{1} Interesting. I post because the feedback suggests it's appreciated,
but I often wonder why it is.
{2} Interesting because I have considered buying an iPod, but even in
the worst section of yesterday's long ride, when my backside was sore,
and the road stretched ahead with a long slow climb, and nothing to
divert my attention, I knew I wouldn't appreciate the unicycle
experience as much if I were simply pedalling to the beat. I doubt I'll
buy an iPod.
{3} Interesting. I try to keep it uni related, otherwise I might as
well be posting my musings in the fencing forum. Part of my intention
is to encourage newer riders to get out and enjoy this great sport as
much as I do. The philosophy, sociology and satire are only there
because I see the world through a rather distorted lens.
There's no great pleasure to riding big distances per se. I could
have done 16 laps of the rowing lake to cover 50 miles. I love the way
the uni takes me to places I probably wouldn't bother to visit by foot
or bicycle. I could have written twice as much about yesterday's ride,
with the wildlife, the sky, the old abandoned buildings, the stupid
notices, the restoration work on the locks... but they'll be there for a
later ride, I'm sure.
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Mikefule - Roland Hope School of Unicycling
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