Mindful Thoughts for Cyclists: Finding Balance on Two Wheels"Nick Moore reminds us all that however frequently we may cycle, two wheels is always a rather magical way to travel." - The Simple Things Cycling is about more than competitive racing, lycra, and physical endurance; it’s about joy, meditative wonder and spiritual enrichment. Mindful Thoughts for Cyclists presents a series of focused meditations on why and how cycling can be a powerful practice of mindful awareness. From the pleasure of riding down a hill, to finding the upsides of a flat, Nick Moore steers us on an enlightening journey through the true value of riding a bicycle. |
Contents
INTRODUCTION A Journey of Discovery | 7 |
Wheels within Wheels | 11 |
The Wind | 17 |
The Rain it Raineth | 23 |
On Ascending and Descending | 29 |
Finding the Upside of Punctures | 35 |
The Weight of the World | 41 |
Cleaning the Bike | 47 |
Riding Offroad | 89 |
Shift in Focus | 95 |
The Cyclist as Passenger and Engine | 101 |
Mindful Preparations | 107 |
Getting Lost | 113 |
Riding without Technology | 119 |
Light Enough Fast Enough | 125 |
Riding in the Heat and the Cold | 131 |
Adventures by Night | 53 |
Birds and Beasts | 59 |
Riding in Traffic | 65 |
The Road Goes Ever On and On | 71 |
Riding Together and Alone | 77 |
Mental Strength and Physical Power | 83 |
As Easy as Riding a Bike? | 137 |
No Ride is Too Short | 143 |
A Meditation on Suffering | 149 |
Its Not About the Bike | 155 |
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS | 160 |
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