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Why I ride fixed. - Connor Palomino A fixed gear bicycle is the purest form of cycling. Riding one requires full concentration and control to complete every ride be it across the country or the local shop. Pedaled bicycles date back to 1865 where the boneshaker was invented. Two pedals attached to the front wheel rotating with your movements and control, it is beautiful how it relates to a fixed gear bike.
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I am still learning about the cycling culture and within it the fixed gear culture. Through my journeys and the more people I meet that are as passionate about cycling I am it becomes clear that cycling is the best form of transport benefiting from better health, satisfaction from completing a ride and socializing with other riders in your community. As to riding your car each and every day keeping yourself secluded and not trying to push yourself to your own limits.
John F. Kennedy
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Why I ride fixed. - Connor Palomino I ride a lot, every day from minutes to hours at a time. Riding fixed is a much more strenuous on myself as there is no option to cruise to rest your legs. A lot more power to yourself that way can increase your speed and strengthen your legs and increase personal stamina along the way.
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Every human being should be pushing their physical limits everyday. I fully believe in that statement, there is no better feeling than physical exertion and getting to your peak and reaching the goals you wish to achieve. Everyday is a adventure and should be treated that way.
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Do one thing that scares
everyday s you. - Eleanor Roosevelt
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Why I ride fixed. - Connor Palomino
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To make everyday exciting I try to take as many routes around Carlisle as I can to keep things interesting. Riding fast is how I like to get around, dodging people, pets and wild doors that fly open unexpectedly. That is all part of my daily journey to keep myself active and having fun, if I didn’t I would feel like I was going to explode
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Every human being should be pushing their physical limits everyday. I fully believe in that statement, there is no better feeling than physical exertion and getting to your peak and reaching the goals you wish to achieve. Everyday is a adventure and should be treated that way.
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Why I ride fixed. - Connor Palomino
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I enjoy every single day on my bike, feeling refreshed in the mornings after a quick bike ride up to university. My blood pumping and fueling my mind ready for whatever will hit me.
The bicycle and ‘fixie’ culture have completely taken over my life, I find myself constantly encouraging others to get on their bikes and ride with me. Getting people active and having fun riding bikes. That is the best outcome.