[Echo]

I was thinking today. Maybe you could smell the smoke.

Somewhere in the last couple of years I went from not liking climbs to seeking them out. I get a rush from it. Even when I burn out and barely make it to the top, I still love it. Today my legs burn every time I stand up, due to pushing hard on last night's ride. I decided I like that too.

Then I was thinking about on MTB rides when a branch whips my shin or my arm. Stings for a minute, and burns in the post-ride shower. I think I like that too.

Now I'm not looking to break any bones or get any stitches. I don't wanna get spanked or anything kinky like that. But I've decided I like certain kinds of pain. Is that wierd? I'm guessing it's a pretty common thing among cyclists but I've never seen it discussed here.

 

[caputo1989]

Perfictly normal.

 

[stinkyboy]

Pain good.

 

[BikeGeek]

I wonder if it's really the pain, or the activity asssociated with the pain. For example, I know when my legs burn after a hockey game it makes me think about a particular rooty hill that I have yet to clean on my SS.

 

[SkaredShtles]

<snip>Somewhere in the last couple of years I went from not liking climbs to seeking them out. I get a rush from it. Even when I burn out and barely make it to the top, I still love it. Today my legs burn every time I stand up, due to pushing hard on last night's ride. I decided I like that too.

Nothing unusual about it. Climbing can be fun! We did ~4K on Sunday. Some of it was *STEEP*

-S.S.-

 

[binary visions]

I love the pain I feel after a hard workout or ride.

Not so much the pain that I get from really overdoing it (the, "I can't move today and every movement is total agony), but when I've gone for a hard ride and my legs hurt the next day, I like it. There are other types of pain that I find appealing, too.

I don't think you're crazy. Unless I'm crazy too.

Which is entirely possible.

 

[SkaredShtles]

I love the pain I feel after a hard workout or ride.

Not so much the pain that I get from really overdoing it (the, "I can't move today and every movement is total agony), but when I've gone for a hard ride and my legs hurt the next day, I like it.

I rode with Squeak last year and overdid it.... almost got thigh cramps trying to keep somewhere near that fast-ass bahstid!

-S.S.-

 

[Jayridesacove]

it's probably the biking equivalent of runner's high.

 

[Echo]

I rode with Squeak last year and overdid it.... almost got thigh cramps trying to keep somewhere near that fast-ass bahstid!

-S.S.-

Yeah he spanked everyone last year at the monkeyfest too. I wish I had some real hills around here.

 

[I Are Baboon]

My wife's cousin lives atop a loooong hill in Vermont (it's got to be 10 miles). Everytime we drive up it, I imagine how much fun it would be to tackle the climb on my road bike. When the NORBAs are in town, the pros use the climb for training.

For some reason, I enjoy climbs on my road bike much more than my MTB.

 

[Echo]

For some reason, I enjoy climbs on my road bike much more than my MTB.

You need a singlespeed.

 

[Heidi]

I am with you Echo - I thrive on pain..well, the good kind, not the broken bone, hurt knee kind. I love hill intervals, I live short track, I love marathons...I LOVE IT ALL!

 

[Yossarian]

Whats wrong with a spanking?

 

[greasey monkey]

I love the pain too!!

 

[jacksonpt]

I don't enjoy the burn of a climb, but I like the soreness that comes that night/the next day as a result of it.

 

[stinkyboy]

I love the pain too!!

You're aware you've misspelled greasy?

 

[Morryjg]

Whats wrong with a spanking?

Thank you sir may I have another......

 

[sanjuro]

No one here seems to appreciate pain. What I hear is the EGO saying, what used to be hard for me doesn't bother me as much.

I remember my first races: I would go as hard as I could, but within the first 10 minutes I would drop off the back, breathing impossible, blood pressure at max, barely able to turn the pedals.

By next year, I was pulling my category around the course, and I was proud and happy about my improvement. I would still go out and train as hard as I could, but I never felt the pain like I did when I first started racing.

 

[Westy]

Endorphines, endorphines, endorphines.

That elated peacefull feeling you get after a leg or lung burning ride is just the remains of a good endorphine buzz. I love it, i'm addicted, best drug ever. I've tried the rest, endorphines are the best.

Your body also pumps out extra testosterone and adrenaline after winning a race.

 

[ito]

You need a singlespeed.

Word.....

I tend to search out steeper and longer climbs each weekend on my fixed gear. I got in a climb the other week with a crux of about 20%, averaging about 12% over two miles. What is even better though is finding a climb that is long(8-10miles) and steady and is perfect for my gearing. When I hit those it doesn't matter how bad it hurts, I tend to fly up them.

And I've never said no to a spanking

The Ito

 

[Barbaton]

Endorphines, endorphines, endorphines.

That elated peacefull feeling you get after a leg or lung burning ride is just the remains of a good endorphine buzz. I love it, i'm addicted, best drug ever. I've tried the rest, endorphines are the best.

Your body also pumps out extra testosterone and adrenaline after winning a race.

Your body does get addicted to those exercise endorphins by the same opiate receptor mechanism as opiate drugs like morphine and codeine.

 

[SkaredShtles]

You're aware you've misspelled greasy?

Dude - you kick ass!

-S.S.-

 

[MMcG]

You need a singlespeed.

I can loan him mine as I don't think SSing would be so good for my left knee right about now.

 

[ghostrider]

I like pain, as long as it doesn't hurt.

Meaning it is more enjoyable to think about it when you are sitting at your computer than it is to be actually doing it. For example, I look back with fond memories on the 70 miler I did this past weekend at Firestone (full report coming, once they post results). I like the fact that I suffered and overcame. I'm looking forward to the next one. BUT, when I was actually on my bike (at least on the last lap), I just wanted it to be over.

 

[douglas]

on "good" rides I like the pain, but if there is bonkage with the pain, not so much



I pretty much agree w/Westy & Sanjuro about Endorphines and feeling good because you accomplished something or kicked ass during the ride

 

[douglas]

I like pain, as long as it doesn't hurt.

Meaning it is more enjoyable to think about it when you are sitting at your computer than it is to be actually doing it. For example, I look back with fond memories on the 70 miler I did this past weekend at Firestone (full report coming, once they post results). I like the fact that I suffered and overcame. I'm looking forward to the next one. BUT, when I was actually on my bike (at least on the last lap), I just wanted it to be over.

good point, during many XC races I hurt/lots of pain.........sometimes to the point of why am "I doing this", but as soon as it was over, win or loss I would be looking forward to my next race



EDIT: I have never won an xc race

 

[johnbryanpeters]

OK, pain boy, how about we ride up the Burke Mountain road sometime during the M'fest?

J

 

[Echo]

OK, pain boy, how about we ride up the Burke Mountain road sometime during the M'fest?

J

I was just gonna bring my singlespeed this year, but if you are serious I'll bring a bike with gears too.

 

[Crashby]

Yeah he spanked everyone last year at the monkeyfest too. I wish I had some real hills around here.

ummmm thats twice in one thread that you wrote "spank"...

 

[johnbryanpeters]

I was just gonna bring my singlespeed this year, but if you are serious I'll bring a bike with gears too.

I have been thinking about it, even toyed with the idea of heaving the road bike into the van.

J

 

[El Jefe]

I am with you Echo - I thrive on pain..well, the good kind, not the broken bone, hurt knee kind.

What's wrong with the broken bone kind of pain? It's kinda cool. Sometimes I have surgery just for fun.

 

[Echo]

I have been thinking about it, even toyed with the idea of heaving the road bike into the van.

J

This is definitely worth discussing further. Maybe we can talk some more people into it. I know Deyv would be all about it if he were going.

 

[Konabumm]

my favorite scars are from riding....

 

[johnbryanpeters]

This is definitely worth discussing further. Maybe we can talk some more people into it. I know Deyv would be all about it if he were going.

My buddy Herb's coming, and he'd be up (huh huh huh) for it.

 

[wooglin]

Didn't I already say I was up for that climb? :angry:

Why can't I do it on my SS?

 

[Echo]

Didn't I already say I was up for that climb? :angry:

Why can't I do it on my SS?

I didn't say you couldn't... I just said I won't.

 

[wooglin]

I didn't say you couldn't... I just said I won't.

Gotcha.

Looks good. I hope I can fit it into my schedule. Maybe I'll get up there the week before.

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[Greyhound]

my favorite scars are from riding....

A friend of mine saw my scared-up legs the other day, and remarked "What the hell.....did a cat attack you?"

 

[Knuckleslammer]

Physical pain is overrated. For one, it's temporary. I like mental pain. Like asking questions like where the universe ends. Who are you? Etc....

There's nothing quite like a barragement of mental abuse. No?


Remember, physical pain is temporary, mental pain is permanent.

I for one hate hills. I climb and climb and climb and I don't get any better at hills. So? Homey don't do hills.

Knuck

 

[TreeSaw]

ummmm thats twice in one thread that you wrote "spank"...

Yeah, and he says he doesn't like to get spanked. Clearly, it's on his mind