Why I Ride Comment Contest
AND THE WINNER IS...
Erin Roberts
I ride because I cannot fly; I ride because it's the most freeing, independent extrinsic activity I am capable of... I ride because someone once told me that girls can't.
I ride because I cannot fly; I ride because it's the most freeing, independent extrinsic activity I am capable of... I ride because someone once told me that girls can't.
Micayla says, "Erin Roberts' comment really left an impression on me because one of the most driving factors as to why I push myself as hard as I do on my bike is because of the stereotype that girly girls can't ride."
Micayla picked her favorites and we helped narrow them down, choosing Erin as the winner.
Micayla had the following to say about her favorite comments:
"spankthewan" - I ride because my bike always comes through when I am wondering what I should do to entertain myself. There is no team to organize, no boat to launch, and no gas tank to refill. All of these freedoms and endless possibilities are available with just a short walk to the garage.
Micayla: This is so true! I love it! It's simply put, clean and to the point. I hate team sports, although I must say trying to organize a decent group of guys to go downhilling is like herding squirrels!
"veach" - I ride because people used to make fun of me for wearing my helmet around town.
Micayla: I laughed at this one.
"Parkin Bro's" - I ride to impress Micayla Gatto
Micayla: I absolutely love the parkin bro's and think it's adorable and awesome that they put this comment. Honourable mention for sure!!!
(Keep in mind this a showpiece and the artwork is fragile. Riding in it, not recommended.)


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nultex
12/20/2010 6:45 PM
I Ride because my mama told me to
Acadian
12/20/2010 2:35 PM
okay I'm going to stop riding now..
sspomer
12/20/2010 2:28 PM
ERIN ROBERTS IS THE WINNER! The article now has the results and some nice words from Micayla, so look up. -spomer
juxtapozy
12/19/2010 4:00 PM
I can`t ride like a pro but I sure smile a lot more than pro-riders while riding, I don“t race championships but I do feel like a winner everytime I do something good just because! and I would never stay in the ground after a fall because from that I always learn, so for me it`s not only why but how! And thats RIDING JUST FOR THE FUN OF IT ALWAYS WITH A SMILE ON MY FACE!
bigspin
12/15/2010 10:34 PM
to remember how to love life!
gnarly powder rats
12/15/2010 5:06 PM
i ride to shred.
gnarly powder rats
12/15/2010 5:02 PM
i ride to shred. to ride is human; to shred is something better.
wethepeople
12/15/2010 4:31 PM
I ride for the b*tches.
Parkin Bro's
12/15/2010 3:24 PM
I ride to impress Micayla Gatto.
mattdh
12/15/2010 3:03 PM
i ride for the people who are less fortunate and are unable to continue to do the one sport we all love.
mattdh
12/15/2010 3:01 PM
I ride for those who are less fortunate and can no longer do the one sport we all love.
konakid911
12/15/2010 12:13 PM
its what i do
mxnate
12/15/2010 11:45 AM
I ride my bike because at a time when I had every reason to quit, every reason to stop caring and every reason to let go my bike gave me every reason to move, every reason to smile and every reason to find more reasons. I ride because I can.
JIMMYJAM
12/15/2010 11:11 AM
I ride because its what I know.
I ride because it makes me whole.
I try to ride everyday.
I wish I could ride to get paid!
davidbernardocruz
12/15/2010 9:00 AM
whatever... can i ride now?
Bloodhound5
12/15/2010 7:08 AM
... because its simply awesome!
Acadian
12/15/2010 5:43 AM
Because it's cheaper than hookers and gets me higher than blow
Andre Palmer
12/15/2010 5:03 AM
Riding has been part of my life since I was 3, not being able to ride is like not being able to see for me because I see a lot of beautiful things when I ride.... that kept me riding all this years and years to come
bonner
12/15/2010 3:07 AM
i ride cause i love the ride. simple
lawrenuk
12/15/2010 12:58 AM
riding is my escape from the real world. nothing else matters once im on my bike