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@james1234
After a load of coffee and some deep thinking while working, I have a question. It may seem a little strange, because it probably is. I absolutely love driving my car, probably the same amount as I do my bike. My car cost 4x as much as my bike yet I don't get 4x the enjoyment out of it, but without the possesion of a car or bike, I couldn't get that 'extra' enjoyment. You get your happiness from your family and friends, but what does cycling actually give you? Which begs the question, is cycling materialistic?
When I ride my bike, I feel freedom, no rules (within the interest of my own and safety of others around me) but this has to be done on a bike, any bike, which has to be purchased.
I've seen pictures on the net of children living in 3rd world countries building bicycles out of wood and thoroughly enjoying them, but is this happiness in possession or is there something physical which we take from it?
I don't really know how to word it properly but I can almost see similarities with having a drink, your body physically needs it to survive, but your brain tells you if you would like a glass of water or orange juice.