It's nearing the end of the year and I think it's going to be one of the first times I feel "complete" by this time. I don't have any resolutions set for next year or anything, but I know that I both grew as a person and a rider this year and am capable of more growth next year. The main difference between this year and next, however, is that I will be doing more exploring. I tried such a thing this morning and kind of pussed out about halfway through, mainly because I was going to work and didn't want to risk being late. My boss probably wouldn't accept "I was explorin new routes" as an explination. On my way home though I went the whole way and it was certainly special.
I'm somewhat ambivolent about creating an actual list of goals for the year. I know myself and writing them down will do more than intice me to procrastinate which means I'll ride 1000 miles from Jan. 1 to Halloween and then have two months to do the remaining 4000. Since that is unlikely, I'll fail that goal. As such, I'm gonna do what everyone should be doing anyway, and that is just riding.
Can riding be compared to religious practice? That is a question that has recently entered my mind. I've been reaquainting myself with the history and lore of my people. The devotion I show to riding does kind of seem similar to that one might show to their gods. As the year progresses I might make more of an effort in both and hopefully come across a revelation.
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