Some mixed-up, contradictory thoughts at 10,000 kilometres

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Re: Some mixed-up, contradictory thoughts at 10,000 kilometr

Postby pmuthanna » March 9th, 2012, 10:07 am

Wow. This leaped off the page at me. I've been cycling with any seriousness for just a couple of years myself, and your 'mixed-up, contradictory thoughts' are anything but. Counter-intuitive, maybe, if you're not a cyclist. What you said about the diminishing marginal utility of gear is exactly how I approach the question as well. Clipless pedals changed my riding - and I owe thanks to the Guad, whom I pestered for quick answers. Minkey, your blogs on cycling (duttiwater springs to mind :lol:, as well as the one on commuting in Bangalore) I circulated to my friends who ride. Lots of grins and nods at how we ride because we can stay in motion, and carrying deo and a change of clothes.

I'm aware that this is in danger of degenerating into an inarticulate ramble of thanks and acknowledgement, so will stop here. Thanks for saying, with grace and style, what most of us want to.
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Re: Some mixed-up, contradictory thoughts at 10,000 kilometr

Postby Mohit Arora » March 19th, 2012, 2:28 am

This reminds me of "Up in the Air"..Congrats!!

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Re: Some mixed-up, contradictory thoughts at 10,000 kilometr

Postby ConGrUenCy » July 8th, 2012, 4:46 pm

Really interesting post and congratz on completing 10k km!
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Re: Some mixed-up, contradictory thoughts at 10,000 kilometr

Postby ConGrUenCy » August 8th, 2012, 6:27 pm

Minkey Chief, you really should update this thread as you get more points.
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Re: Some mixed-up, contradictory thoughts at 10,000 kilometr

Postby krishna81me » August 8th, 2012, 8:43 pm

my favorite

"In a car, it's fun to watch the odometer go from 9,999 to 10,000. On a bicycle, it's like watching a sunrise"
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Re: Some mixed-up, contradictory thoughts at 10,000 kilometr

Postby RidingOnEmotions » October 7th, 2012, 1:50 pm

It's hard not to be jealous of runners. There's so much beauty and simplicity in that sport, and the equipment is so easy to travel with.


I haven't started cycling yet, but I can assure you on running Sir that things which look beautiful and simple on the front have a hard and ugly training behind.
Usain Bolt says that he can run that 100m with same time everyday if they host Olympics everyday, but what he is afraid of is the training which makes him puke each time he leaves the track.

From my personal experience of running, those few grams of shoes can be heavy too.
But cheers up for the bike world.. Can't wait to get a cycle :D let me check the difference too..
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Re: Some mixed-up, contradictory thoughts at 10,000 kilometr

Postby hangman095 » May 27th, 2013, 8:31 pm

Are u suggesting Clipless pedals are necessary even to beginners
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Re: Some mixed-up, contradictory thoughts at 10,000 kilometr

Postby deepakvrao » May 27th, 2013, 11:11 pm

Minkey Chief wrote:Those of you .....


........ forum of fanatics. I think you know which one. Nope, not Bikeforums :)


Read this again, and had to add [again], brilliant post MC.
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Re: Some mixed-up, contradictory thoughts at 10,000 kilometr

Postby main_aaya007 » May 28th, 2013, 9:52 am

Same here, its like watching your favorite movie again and again.. Nice Post MC.. probably time for you to add more on this.
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Re: Some mixed-up, contradictory thoughts at 10,000 kilometr

Postby peddler » May 28th, 2013, 9:56 am

Thanks MC.. awesome post :2thumbs
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Re: Some mixed-up, contradictory thoughts at 10,000 kilometr

Postby magadre » May 28th, 2013, 5:26 pm

Excellent way to write you feeling buddy.
Congratulations on your 10000 mark.
All the best.
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Re: Some mixed-up, contradictory thoughts at 10,000 kilometr

Postby agnivesh.adhikari » May 28th, 2013, 8:10 pm

magadre wrote:Excellent way to write you feeling buddy.
Congratulations on your 10000 mark.
All the best.
Keep cycling and enjoy cycling


He has already reached the 30k km mark. :D

@Minkey Chief: A big thumbs up for the great post :2thumbs
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