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

[kaustubhpatil]

+1 for sticky.

these are words of wisdom !!

[praveendv]

Thanks MC, a needed one. Many of my experiences/lessons in there.

--regards, Praveen

[satyaprakash P. lele]

There are always a lot of mixed feelings at the end of an aim achieved. They are always mixed in nature. Naturally.
I dont no when I completed my first 10000. But came across your worderful thoughts. So decided to congratulate you though belatedly. Keep up the good work. It must have become a way of life now and without riding the day is never complete is not it? Enjoy your rides and ride hard. congrats again.

[anindya_911]

True Gem of words, Chief!
Must read for all wannabe cyclists... and inspiration for others here

Cheers

[bblost]

wonderful stuff.

[psynide]

great post minkey ! congrats on the 10k mark ! i liked all of what you typed, but i liked this more " It's okay if this group seems like a bunch of fanatics . Passion is important, and passion for the right things is increasingly rare. We live in a world full of people who are passionate about cell phones, laptops, cars, TV shows and IPL. For God's sake give me someone who can talk about pedals and headsets all day."

i fit the bill. i cant talk anything besides pedals, headsets,frames et al !!!we should meet up !! IPL? whats that?

[knmurthy]

Hello MC,
Read this post for the first time and felt great
You have lterally poured everything that a cyclist goes through from the beginning
Very nicely written and loved reading it
On the same note, I complete 3 years of cycling, donno how many kilometers I have done though
Murthy

[abhirama]

Loved it. Even with the very little knowledge and experience I've got, I can relate to most of the points.

[SexJihaad9/11]

This is a really good read MC. It has just the right tone, not preachy and not patronising. Often, the worst thing about getting into a club is dealing with all the hardcore enthusiasts (i'm looking at you rabid Apple fanbois) It's nice to read a piece about a subject, written by someone who is passionate about it but isn't an unbearable ass.

I have wanted to write about what cycling has meant to me in the last year or so but I doubt I would manage anything near the eloquence of your writing.

[prabuddhadg]

...I have wanted to write about what cycling has meant to me in the last year or so but I doubt I would manage anything near the eloquence of your writing.

Precisely my thoughts. Gauram's flowing style is outstanding.

[ptenisnut]

Yeah, Minkey Chief is one of my favourite writers around here. In fact, surprising number of people with good writing skills here.

And, you're not too bad yourself either, SexJihaad9/11. I remember someone from here forwarding me your blog. Good stuff...

[SexJihaad9/11]

Yeah, Minkey Chief is one of my favourite writers around here. In fact, surprising number of people with good writing skills here.

And, you're not too bad yourself either, SexJihaad9/11. I remember someone from here forwarding me your blog. Good stuff...

Thanks.

My day: made.

[deepakvrao]

This is a really good read MC. It has just the right tone, not preachy and not patronising. Often, the worst thing about getting into a club is dealing with all the hardcore enthusiasts (i'm looking at you rabid Apple fanbois) It's nice to read a piece about a subject, written by someone who is passionate about it but isn't an unbearable ass.

I have wanted to write about what cycling has meant to me in the last year or so but I doubt I would manage anything near the eloquence of your writing.

Thanks for bumping this post. It was a nice one to re read. Curious though, what does it have to do with Apple fanboys?

[thirugns]

I have taken a printout of your article and put it on my wall...am rediscovering the joy of riding, hope to cross the 10K mark some day and gain the experience you got, first hand.
Thanks mate
Keep riding.

[Minkey Chief]

Wow, thanks for all the great feedback. I don't think I'm going to be quite as emotional about hitting 20,000 (which may have already happened, we'll see once I post my touring miles).