Not just a time-occupier..
Introduced to the sport of Bicycle Motocross Racing (BMX) at age 11, BMX was, and still is, a part of my healthy cycling habit.
Cycling, especially BMX, offers both individual and team challenges in a positive way. The sport of BMX intrigues me because of the finesse, endurance, and skill required to handle the bicycle, in addition to giving young kids a positive place to ride off the street and away from traffic.
Mountain biking, especially a niche segment called Dual Slalom, requires the same handling skills and is a natural progression for aging BMXers. An online album is available showing my progression from age 11 to present (Photos Here)
Gripes about "Label Slaves"
One of my biggest pet peeves is the amount of riders I see in bike shops who hardly ever ride, but must have the absolute latest and lightest new bike parts.
Known in the sport as "weight weenies", this crop of rider is known to purchase absurd amounts of bike goodies, yet hardly ever gets them dirty. So no matter what you bike brand you have, be it a ritzy Italian Colnago or Walmart Huffy, simply get out and ride. Afterall, having a bike that better serves as objet d'art, rather than a trusty steed to take us places rarely seen, is not the reason we love cycling.
Happy Trails!
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