So I'm checking out a new bike at the local bike depot (a place where ppl buy and sell used bikes) and something caught my attention. A bike, It was in good condition, had a good paint job, a clean sounding rumble and was just the right weight.
Running my hand down its smooth cut sides I ask the dealer "Has it ever fallen?" .
With a face full of utter scorn and a look that said "amateur" he said some of the most profound words I've heard in my life:
"Of course it has fallen !!" he said as he curled his lip "It has 2 wheels, it must fall !!" ...
"But that is why we ride .... to TRY not to fall ..... To master the machine, that is the challenge ... that's what gives this purpose."
and I looked at him, a scruffy bike riding mechanic, spouting out words of wisdom and said "SOLD !!"
I was enlightened ...
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