It's more than training

I got a late start today but it was probably a good thing. The dark and stormy clouds held high in the sky with little threat of rain while the wind continued to pick up. Sheltered by the canyon, I made my way up. Up. That's what I like to do. Sometimes when I get to the top I wish for more. I want to keep pushing the pedals and moving forward. Even though forward isn't very exciting and sometimes it hurts, it's what makes me feel good.Spending hours on my bike makes me feel good. Going up hills makes me feel good. And riding really cool trails makes me feel good. It's not just an addiction, it's a way of life that fuels my thoughts, my feelings and emotions. It fuels my body and makes me who and what I am. And even though this ride in particular is just a long, steep dirt road that at times never seems to end, most times I wish it wouldn't.Today was great. It was cold and windy. The road was wet with snow and there wasn't a soul in site. Just me and my bike. Doing what we love. That's what riding, training, racing or what ever it is that you do is all about.-KDAY