I thought about lots of titles for this shot. I thought about calling it 'My Vices' (in response to Elaine's post of a similar name - referring to the bike). The sport of bike racing has been part of my life for a long time. To be just average as a bike racer, you have to be so dedicated - in terms of training, diet and lifestyle.
Just to be AVERAGE. Never mind good....
I refer to the bike as a vice because it consumes my time. I feel bad if I don't train, both physically as I miss the endorphin buzz, and mentally as I feel like a shirker and I worry I will loose my hard-earned fitness.
My bike challenges my photography - my other passion in life. Training on the bike and working full time leaves little time for a camera. Yet I so want to take photographs and improve my skills in this arena. Which way do I turn? I'm not sure........ but I need to keep cycling for now.
I must credit Mark Fleming, with his recent snowboarding shots taken into the sun, and the Strobist website for inspiration for this image! I took this self-portrait using the timer on the camera, then riding round in a circle!
