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floss01
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 Posted: Mon 22/Sep/08 3:46pm Post subject: RE: What's Your Buzz With Mtb? |
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| Noodle wrote: | Hey guys. New to this forum but thats not the point. Currently doing a uni project and i need to collect data and information.
I just have one simple question and that is what does mountain biking provide for you? (eg. fitness, catching up with mates, adrenaline rush, g-force, stress release or what you like about mountain biking etc.) Whatever the answer may be please leave your replies =) No need to write an essay just a couple of lines or sentences.
Thanks in advance for those who leaves their comments. Cheers. |
Mountain biking provides a reason to go outside in the freezing weather, an excuse to have a good laugh with mates and poke fun at each other for crashing, relieve the stresses of the inside world and chalk up 2-3 hours of excercise for the day.
I like to ride because im good at it, but i love to be good at it because its fun
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Jcuming
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the satisfaction (e.g completing a long/difficult ride), fitness gained, stress relief, the ease of ability it gives you to get out into the middle of nowhere and the adrenaline. Good luck with your project. 
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psychavoc
Ph.D. (Vorbology)
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Keeps my fitness up, keeps me wanting to progress my skills further so I can ride up and down more technical stuff. Plus that feeling of satisfaction when you've climbed to such a high point and the view is amazing  Also it gives me an outlet for my competitive side.
Also the "bike culture" - the circle of MTBing friends I have is great
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pinkmaggit
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I like mountain biking because I find it a way to get away from lifes stresses and gives me the chance to put everything back into order.
I also feel so much better after riding, even if it's only for 30 mins or so.This is part of the reason I like riding to work and in my lunch breaks, it's a chance to wind down and re-energize.
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Noodle
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Great thanks for all the replies guys =) its interesting to read the feedbacks and i can definitely can relate to them myself. We all have great passion for mtb =)
Keep them coming =) thanks again guys!
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MattV
Chill'n down with the fire gang
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Its an excuse to get outside and get dirty. Riding interesting trails and taking in the scenery all while being self contained on a marvelous contraption.
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skint
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Most of all escape, whether that's a reason to spend half an hour in the garage playing with bikes, a couple of hours digging, or 5 hours back country. It's about so much more thn just riding a bike.
Below that, fitness, fun, adventure, exploration, friends, and a financially depreciating but lifestyle appreciating investment portfolio.
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way_downsouth
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I am big on the escape part. I love rides where I feel like I am in the middle of nowhere with a few mates. Is heaps of fun.
There are heaps of other reasons though, the social side, the technical challenge and the escape.
I would love to put fitness, but when it comes down to it, that is a small part of cycling for me.
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stuart_rv
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Yep, gotta agree with skint. Its all about escapism, focusing on the ride / bike and forgetting about all else for awhile
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one_uknw
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Escapism is definately a large part of it. It's a liberating experience - you're untouchable. The key things for me are the physical & mental challenges, progressing physically & mentally and honing my skills. The adrenaline is also an obvious benefit. It can be quite a meditative experience, especially if you ride by yourself but as part of a group, it's an awesome social experience - feeding off each other. It also provides un-parallelled stress relief.
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