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Anonymous Thu 13 Jan 2022 18:58:07 No.1751248 View View Reply Original Report

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Does a bicycle do anything for your mental wellbeing? Does it motivate you to pack a water bottle and a couple bars and go ride around your town and therefore leaving your home and shell?

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 13 Jan 2022 19:31:31 No.1751258 Report

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>>1751248
>home
yes
>shell
no

Cycling is definitely a great excuse to leave the house. If you find it fun it will help you feel good. But it probably won't make you any better socially.

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 13 Jan 2022 19:43:31 No.1751263 Report

Quoted By: >>1751338 >>1751871 >>1751883 >>1751927 >>1751963 >>1752743 >>1752849

>>1751248
Yes, most definitely. Not just riding, I've built my current bike myself from frame up and grown so attached to it that even just looking at it puts a smile on my face. Riding it gives double the sense of achievement, both the hard work of pedalling 60+ km and the pride that the bike's still ticking through the kind of abuse I often subject it to. I'll never buy a brand new bike again.

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 13 Jan 2022 19:52:01 No.1751270 Report

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riding a bike always improves my mood, the exercise also helps with expelling any pent up aggression and stress.

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 13 Jan 2022 19:56:02 No.1751272 Report

Quoted By: >>1752812

Commuting by bicycle, and the occasional longer fitness ride, is good for my physical health and wellbeing, which is good for my mental wellbeing.

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 13 Jan 2022 23:26:19 No.1751338 Report

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>>1751263
Wholesome-

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 13 Jan 2022 23:43:08 No.1751344 Report

Quoted By: >>1751867 >>1752858

>>1751248
Why would you need to cover your face with a balaclava when it's warm enough to be wet?

Anonymous

Anonymous Sat 15 Jan 2022 04:13:17 No.1751867 Report

Quoted By: >>1751884

>>1751344
It's comfy to wear a balaclava when it's near freezing, especially on windy days, even if you don't strictly need to in those conditions.

Anonymous

Anonymous Sat 15 Jan 2022 04:15:17 No.1751868 Report

Quoted By: >>1752813

100% yes. Anything on 2 wheels is fun as hell. I've ridden bikes scooters mopeds dirt bikes street bikes ebikes and they all provide a thrill that's only experienced on 2 wheels.

Considering selling motorcycle for an e-mountain bike.

Anonymous

Anonymous Sat 15 Jan 2022 04:26:37 No.1751871 Report

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>>1751263
Rebuilding an old bike or building something from a frame then riding it is the most satisfying feeling there is

Anonymous

Anonymous Sat 15 Jan 2022 04:50:08 No.1751883 Report

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>>1751263
Yeah, servicing or even building a bike from new parts gives a sense of connection to it.
It doesn't always end up perfect, but it's yours and you can always correct it with enough effort

Anonymous

Anonymous Sat 15 Jan 2022 04:51:58 No.1751884 Report

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>>1751867
In my experience it needs to be significantly colder than that before the balaclava becomes comfy. As long as I have a cap to cover my ears, and maybe a scarf to prevent the wind from blowing down my collar. I guess the balaclava can serve both those purposes, but covering my face when it's that warm just feels like 'no'.

Anonymous

Anonymous Sat 15 Jan 2022 07:02:00 No.1751927 Report

Quoted By: >>1751929

>>1751263
Yeah, building up a bike from scratch is a wonderful adventure in itself, especially if you have a particular goal in mind and are sourcing the right parts for the job, even finding that one elusive part in great condition for a bargain price is an amazing feeling. And then riding it takes all that to a whole new level. And it's something that is within reach of most people, all you need to start are a few basic tools or access to them, you can pick up what you need as you go and before you know it you have everything required to put a bike together, 2 or 3 builds in and you'll start to become pretty good if you can learn from any mistakes.

Wonderful hobby that is good for mind, body and spirit, and if you are that way inclined it can be quite profitable.

Anonymous

Anonymous Sat 15 Jan 2022 07:04:06 No.1751929 Report

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>>1751927
I do agree but you need a very zen mindset to actually enjoy wrenching on bikes
It can be extremely rage inducing if you're outcome focused and don't consider say, stripping a thread, to be fun.

Anonymous

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Anonymous Sat 15 Jan 2022 09:34:24 No.1751963 Report

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>>1751263
may you one day ride to velohalla, shiny and chrome

Anonymous

Anonymous Sat 15 Jan 2022 09:44:00 No.1751964 Report

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>>1751248
>Does a bicycle do anything for your mental wellbeing?
absolutely. i used to weigh too much to think i could cycle, lost a lot of weight, started cycling, feel so much better in every way
>Does it motivate you to pack a water bottle and a couple bars and go ride around your town and therefore leaving your home and shell?
not so much. i find it hard to go out just for the sake of going out. often i need to give myself a mission like "ride to the coffee roaster" or something like that
when i do manage to go out for no reason, i do always end up staying out for longer than i planned though. i love riding

Anonymous

Anonymous Sat 15 Jan 2022 10:34:12 No.1751972 Report

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>>1751248
It does all of that except motivate you, that's the only bit you have to do yourself
but it's always rewarding when you actually kick yourself in the ass and go for it, I don't think I've ever regretted going on a ride I was doubting to go on.

Anonymous

Anonymous Sun 16 Jan 2022 00:59:05 No.1752234 Report

Quoted By: >>1752247

>>1751248
Not in winter it doesn't.

Anonymous

Anonymous Sun 16 Jan 2022 01:28:32 No.1752247 Report

Quoted By: >>1752743

>>1752234
wrong

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 17 Jan 2022 03:16:52 No.1752704 Report

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i ride mostly to commute but its the only time of day i dont have to listen to others bitch. i, and those around me, have enough issues that throughout my normal day, all i hear is bitching. when i ride my bike i almost always have an audiobook in my ear, but when i dont i try to just enjoy the sounds of nature and take in everything around me. i love purposely taking new ways, or alleys, just cause you never know whats around the corner. i absolutely think its a positive for mental health

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 17 Jan 2022 06:38:45 No.1752735 Report

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>>1751248 No. Its just a cheap and humiliating commute.

Anonymous

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Anonymous Mon 17 Jan 2022 07:54:11 No.1752743 Report

Quoted By: >>1752745

Unless it is shit cold rainy weather that thing just makes me want to ride it.
>>1751263
witness!!!!
>>1752247
>t. Upside-Down Anon
>>1751263
Same thing,

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 17 Jan 2022 07:58:02 No.1752745 Report

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>>1752743
side bag keeps slipping down and bumping into my leg
handle bars too low and long I guess

Anonymous

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Anonymous Mon 17 Jan 2022 08:18:26 No.1752750 Report

Quoted By: >>1752787 >>1752804

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 17 Jan 2022 10:53:30 No.1752787 Report

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>>1752750
>doesn't want to shove unusually large objects into everyday places
lol cuck dicklet incel

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 17 Jan 2022 11:31:26 No.1752804 Report

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>>1752750
that translation feels awfull

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 17 Jan 2022 12:12:58 No.1752812 Report

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>>1751272
corpus sanum in mentem sanam, the romans/greeks knew this 3000 yrs ago

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 17 Jan 2022 12:14:28 No.1752813 Report

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>>1751868
2 wheels is very funny if you're riding on some POS moped that you're WOT 90% of the time, just gives that extra road sence that you have to presever momentum, it's like riding a bicycle power wise, without getting tired

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 17 Jan 2022 14:24:30 No.1752849 Report

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>>1751263
This guy do not fuck, but he's a jolly lad anyway

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 17 Jan 2022 14:43:15 No.1752858 Report

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>>1751344
For style points

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 17 Jan 2022 16:21:27 No.1752877 Report

Quoted By: >>1760098

>>1751248
Probably not. Most cyclists I've met were very unhinged and clearly mentally unwell.

Anonymous

Anonymous Fri 21 Jan 2022 07:55:24 No.1754122 Report

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>>1751248
Abso-fucking-lutely. This applies to all sports, outdoor activities, exploration etc, and cycling combined all. You also get the additional competition, navigational and building/maintenance aspects if you want it.

Anonymous

Anonymous Fri 21 Jan 2022 10:47:42 No.1754168 Report

Quoted By: >>1754519

>>1751248
yeah of course. I'm one of those faggots that started cycling during 2nd quarantine on a 3rd bike already, in top 3-5% on most leaderboards, a few koms. Haven't done any sports before apart from some running in high school. Too bad discovered cycling only now(i'm 26) really could have helped me through early 20s.

Anonymous

Anonymous Fri 21 Jan 2022 11:19:00 No.1754177 Report

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>>1751248
Yes, riding a bike has a somewhat "spiritual" meaning to me, long rides relieve me of anxiety and bring a sense of accomplishment.
Cycling is also the only sport I'm truly passionate about, as before starting it I didn't really do any.

Anonymous

Anonymous Sat 22 Jan 2022 07:06:37 No.1754460 Report

Quoted By: >>1756259

it really hasnt. i guess its enjoyable to be out in the fresh air and exercising, but i mostly bicycle out of necessity because im too much of an anxiety-ridden autistic faggot to drive a car.

i cant bike around just "for fun", i need to have a goal in mind when riding, like it needs to be a transportation-related reason im doing it. otherwise i just feel like the lonely pathetic autistic i am who just bikes around alone because i would be in my room otherwise. i see the happy people out with families and friends and get more sad.

Anonymous

Anonymous Sat 22 Jan 2022 12:24:11 No.1754519 Report

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>>1754168
>started cycling during 2nd quarantine
When was that? Like 2 years ago at most?
>on a 3rd bike already
You don't sound mentally well.

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 27 Jan 2022 02:33:33 No.1756259 Report

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>>1754460
>i just feel like the lonely pathetic autistic i am who just bikes around alone because i would be in my room otherwise.
Jesus bro at least being outside is good for you, and you can always ride in places with fewer people.

Anonymous

Anonymous Thu 27 Jan 2022 02:43:13 No.1756260 Report

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>>1751248
>take public transportation
>i'm late and frustrated by all the people
>take car
>i'm even more late and frustrated by the traffic
>take bike
>im on time and happy since I was outside and could breath fresh air

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Anonymous Thu 27 Jan 2022 02:52:27 No.1756262 Report

Quoted By: >>1756525 >>1756528

>>1751248
>Does a bicycle do anything for your mental wellbeing? Does it motivate you to pack a water bottle and a couple bars and go ride around your town and therefore leaving your home and shell?

I was a very involved road cyclist for years, not it doesn't help you do anything but get fit. You get addicted to the high and speed, and will always want to upgrade your bike.

I had to quit in 2016 or so because Trump's election drastically polarized the nation so men who have sexual issues go bought their trucks and started to threaten my life.

Anonymous

Anonymous Fri 28 Jan 2022 00:28:04 No.1756525 Report

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>>1756262
decent bait

Anonymous

Anonymous Fri 28 Jan 2022 00:39:56 No.1756528 Report

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>>1756262
>so men who have sexual issues go bought their trucks and started to threaten my life
ESLbro...

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Anonymous Fri 28 Jan 2022 17:55:44 No.1756750 Report

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yes. It calms me.

Anonymous

Anonymous Sun 30 Jan 2022 22:39:49 No.1757444 Report

Quoted By: >>1757445

>>1751248
When I rode my bike to my office job, my attitude was 100x better at work compared to when I drove. It was amazing. Unfortunately I work from home now and I'm too lazy to go on a ride before work.

Anonymous

Anonymous Sun 30 Jan 2022 22:42:37 No.1757445 Report

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>>1757444
This

Anonymous

Anonymous Mon 31 Jan 2022 23:59:38 No.1757800 Report

Quoted By: >>1757834 >>1757934

>>1751248
It’s okay for people to like different things but Jesus Christ…imagine being so into bicycles that you make this into your entire identity and you larp as a streetsmart bicycle messenger.

And yes, commuting to work everyday has made me a little less schitzo.

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 01 Feb 2022 02:43:49 No.1757834 Report

Quoted By: >>1757933

>>1757800
>imagine being so into bicycles that you make this into your entire identity and you larp as a streetsmart bicycle messenger
What's so bad about that? We become what we pretend to be, and there are far worse roles on offer in this life than streetsmart bike messenger.

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 01 Feb 2022 03:16:46 No.1757843 Report

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Yes it's been proven that riding bike is good for your mood and I've read also that if you ride alot then it makes your body to be on average 10 years younger than your d.o.b. I think it's true.

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 01 Feb 2022 11:55:27 No.1757933 Report

Quoted By: >>1757935 >>1760065

>>1757834
I dunno, I pretend to be a well balanced person who has multiple hobbies and Interests. But the reality is that I am bicycle freak, but I try to hide it because I want a girlfriend. I’m so lonely lmao

Blog update. My power meter pedals arrive today, I’m really excited to seeing my watts outside. And now I don’t have to calibrate my wheel-on trainer every time I ride because the powermeter pedals measure the power. They say money can’t buy happiness, but I think it can to a certain extent.

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 01 Feb 2022 11:58:06 No.1757934 Report

Quoted By: >>1757938

>>1757800
what strike you as the larp in the pic? a messenger looking like a messenger?

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 01 Feb 2022 12:05:05 No.1757935 Report

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>>1757933
my gf loves cycling and said that if I hadn't taken it up (I did no exercise before) it would have strained our relationship as she loves to exercise. luckily her personal trainer (yes he's black??) takes her out during the week when I'm too busy with my 90s mtb collection

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 01 Feb 2022 12:11:59 No.1757938 Report

Quoted By: >>1757939

>>1757934
You are not seeing the forest for the trees, I mean even if the guy in the picture is an actual bike messenger, it’s still kind of larping. I live in a capital city and all of the messenger bros I see look like normal dudes who are not fashionable and look kinda poor. It seems as if they do it because they have to, and not just for funsies.

I get it, you can romanticise the messenger life, it’s kind of cool and sexy if you are 21 and live in New York. But the reality is that it is a very poorly paid dead end job. A messenger can barely support himself let alone a family.

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 01 Feb 2022 12:19:54 No.1757939 Report

Quoted By: >>1757946

>>1757938
i was a messenger in nyc for 5 years. the "normal" looking guys who wear normie clothes without any technical stuff, not even a rain jacket, are the ones who blow their money on whatever drug they prefer. they are degenerates doing the easiest thing they can do to get money. if it wasn't riding bikes, it would be walking handtrucks. no one that's worth anything as a messenger is caught dead without appropriate gear.

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 01 Feb 2022 13:08:24 No.1757946 Report

Quoted By: >>1757947

>>1757939
Come to think of it, this guy does seem normal and appropriate dressed. The only think larpy about him is that he is riding a breakless fixie lmao
I have never been a messenger on a brakeless fixie, not to say that it doesn’t exist, but it seems very silly.

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 01 Feb 2022 13:21:54 No.1757947 Report

Quoted By: >>1757949

>>1757946
>breakless
sigh

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 01 Feb 2022 13:29:12 No.1757949 Report

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>>1757947
Give me a break im retarded

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 01 Feb 2022 17:37:06 No.1757994 Report

Quoted By: >>1760194

>>1751248
Great if there's everything you need in a radius of 6 kms.

Been driving for work for a year, stressful and pointless driving

Anonymous

Anonymous Fri 04 Feb 2022 12:42:40 No.1759300 Report

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>>1751248
I can't get relaxed in first 30 minutes of ride bcs of phusical stress, but after that I get really relaxed and want to ride a dozens kilometers.

Anonymous

Anonymous Sun 06 Feb 2022 04:35:36 No.1760065 Report

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>>1757933
well it's not happiness that you're feeling lol

Anonymous

Anonymous Sun 06 Feb 2022 06:17:33 No.1760098 Report

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>>1752877
they seemed like that cause they were meeting you

Anonymous

Anonymous Sun 06 Feb 2022 12:00:02 No.1760194 Report

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>>1757994
>Great if there's everything you need in a radius of 6 kms.
This happens to be the case for where I live. I haven't driven in years.

Anonymous

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Anonymous Tue 08 Feb 2022 19:24:45 No.1761154 Report

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>>1751248
I use it to get out of town. I like to just follow some random back roads for a few hours until I find some nice place to sit down and relax. It's really nice to start downtown and randomly end up a few hours later in a place like pick related. I try to do it at least once a week as long as the weather isn't shit.

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 08 Feb 2022 20:51:48 No.1761180 Report

Quoted By: >>1761206

>>1751248
OP here, a month later I already have an answer to my question, a bike is everything I hoped for and I'm now considering selling my car.
I don't know if it due to being a novelty but I feel pretty hyped when riding, have been going to places that I usually don't go by car, feel motivated to push myself physically and feel great after that steep climb.

Thanks /n/

Anonymous

Anonymous Tue 08 Feb 2022 21:36:09 No.1761206 Report

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>>1761180
keep your car, it's great for packing your bike up and going on bike adventures.

Glad to hear you're enjoying your bike. I'm literally about ready to cut out of work early to ride until dark OP.

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