I make the most and the least sense when I’m riding my bike. It’s one of the rare things in life that lets you escape from the world, while also connecting you to it. I love to drive my way through forests, around lakes, and into little communities I never knew existed.
Along the way, my brain escapes from stress. Life quiets down to simple rhythms. Problems seem to disappear. Throw in a good podcast or music, and I’ll be gone for hours. On a nice long ride, you start finding new layers of yourself, new bursts of energy. That’s when I feel like my body is actually weightless.
Riding a bike is especially good for people like me, who have long-running knee problems.
I’m missing a fairly important ligamen(韧带)in my left knee — a surgeon took it out on my 1st birthday, along with a tumor that had grown under my kneecap. That meant I learned to walk in a full leg cas(石膏). One leg grew a little shorter than the other, making me self-conscious about the special shoes I wore. But on a bike, I was just like anyone else. And my doctor told me from an early age that riding a bike would build up muscles to help hold my knee together.
The idea of being a “serious” cyclist still strikes me as a bit funny. After all, riding is fun. And when you’re riding for fitness, it usually means you’re using a very efficient machine not to get from point A to B, but just to ride around in a loop, with your feet moving in circles. That’s not to say I don’t keep track of my average speed after a long ride, or my monthly mileage. Those statistics are a way for me to compete with myself, and stay motivated.
I’m glad cycling has helped me stay healthy. But I love that it’s given me a place to release the pressure. Leaning over my handlebars, I’ve come to terms with setbacks and made plans for the future.
4. What can the author benefit from the cycling?
A.Losing weight. | B.Making his body energetic. |
C.Getting enough fresh air. | D.Setting off for an adventure. |
5. Why does the author need riding a bicycle?
A.To show his talent. | B.To learn a new skill. |
C.To build up his confidence. | D.To help him recover from illness. |
6. Which of the following best describes the author?
A.Persistent. | B.Self-conscious . | C.Demanding. | D.Sweet-tempered. |
7. Which can be a suitable title for the text?
A.Life always makes sense. | B.That’s why I love cycling. |
C.I can do everything I want. | D.I do some crazy things on my bike. |