So to start with let me state I have nothing against roadies. Some of my best friends are roadies. But I just thought it wasn't for me. My commute isn't bikeable and I've always seen uphills as a neccessary evil for the downhills that follow.
But yesterday I had a bit of a revelation on a Peak District ride. One that was planned to take in plenty of fun, fast, rocky, proper MTB descents. Firstly I was suprised at how pleased I was to get to the top of the Mam Tor road without stopping. I never thought a road climb would give me such pleasure! Then at the end of the 'proper' ride I faced a 6 mile or so road ride to return to the car. I had a pint to steel myself for the boredom that was to follow, then raised the saddle, locked out the forks and grimly set off to get it over and done with. A few minutes in I found myself quite enjoying wizzing along the road. Then I started to enjoy trying to get up the short sharp hills without stopping or pushing. After a bit I thought, this is actually quite fun. Then I even started thinking how much more fun it would be on a road bike.
Am I turning into a roadie??? What can I do to resist? Should I book myself on a week of hardcore rad, gnarly lift assisted downhill riding. It would be cheaper than giving in and buying a new bike I'm sure.......
Just get a road bike. No one cares.
No one cares.
Nope, you're safe!
I found myself quite enjoying wizzing
Riding bikes is fun.
News at 10.
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That does sound rather like being a full on roadie. Probably time to embrace the tendencies rather than fight them..
I have started getting out on the road bike a lot more recently with the aim of being fitter so I can be faster on the MTB and enjoy it more.
I have always been the sort of rider to struggle up the climbs and be perfectly happy to get off and walk. Now I am charging up the hills on the road bike as hard as I can am really happy when I get to the top without dying. I am not going to shave my legs an an resisting Lycra.
just get a road bike, there is no shame in it, and it can great fun with useful benefits for fitness and time saving when you just want a quick ride to get the buzz
its really nice to own both a road bike and a mountain bike!
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You should definitely get into road riding, there's heaps more gear to buy!!!
It's a slippery slope! My road bikes out number mtb 3 -1 at present!
I find it a great way to clear the mind (and the wallet)!