[christopherscott]

It is said Cycling not only gives you a great feeling of freedom (you’re outside!) and thrill of speed (you really feel it with the wind rushing past your cheeks) but it also encourages the release of ’endorphins’. Endorphins are your bodies “feel good” drug, and their release is triggered by exercise...do you think so?

 

[sdsantacruzer]

Definitely. When I come home after a bad day at work I can go for a ride and it all goes away.

 

[huffster]

It sure feels good, so...YES.

 

[javelina1]

Definitely. When I come home after a bad day at work I can go for a ride and it all goes away.

+1!!!

works all the time! :thumbsup:

 

[shiggy]

It is said Cycling not only gives you a great feeling of freedom (you're outside!) and thrill of speed (you really feel it with the wind rushing past your cheeks) but it also encourages the release of 'endorphins'. Endorphins are your bodies "feel good" drug, and their release is triggered by exercise...do you think so?

Well duh! Any endurance exercise does and this has been known for at least 40 years.

 

[christopherscott]

i don't know if it is endorphins or not, but riding makes me so happy all the time, whenever i'm down, a ride is my perfect cure

 

[gnewcomer]

It is said Cycling not only gives you a great feeling of freedom (you're outside!) and thrill of speed (you really feel it with the wind rushing past your cheeks) but it also encourages the release of 'endorphins'. Endorphins are your bodies "feel good" drug, and their release is triggered by exercise...do you think so?

Prolonged, vigorous exercise stresses the body and stimulates the release of endorphins. Endorphins are one of several natural brain chemicals that are directly or indirectly credited with the enhanced mood, calm and sometimes euphoric feelings that many people experience during or after running, cycling, swimming, or other forms of strenuous endurance exercise.

I'd post the web site I referenced this from but its blatant spam for runners motivational jewelry

here is a study done by the Germans in 2008 proving the long debated theory of "Runners High" Runners' High Demonstrated: Brain Imaging Shows Release Of Endorphins In Brain

gnewcomer aka OldMtnGoat

 

[steammachine]

Endorphin (climbs) + Adrenaline (DH) + Dopamine (flow) = why MTB is so awesome

 

[Millfox]

Any kind of physical exercise can trigger endorphins by the way.

 

[kingbozo]

well duh! Any endurance exercise does and this has been known for at least 40 years.

Science!

 

[SonnyP]

I think my body releases endorphins just thinking about being on my bike. The feeling is addicting.




Brb going for a ride...

 

[likeaboss]

Definitely yes. Especially when my wife is riding in front of me.:ihih:

 

[asphaltdude]

Adrenaline, endorphine, dopamine, serotonine....
Cyclists like to make the world believe that cycling is healthy and saves the planet etc, but actually they're just drug addicts.

 

[bigbadwulff]

Really...

 

[AZ]

Yes it does.

 

[skiahh]

It is said Cycling not only gives you a great feeling of freedom (you're outside!) and thrill of speed (you really feel it with the wind rushing past your cheeks) but it also encourages the release of 'endorphins'. Endorphins are your bodies "feel good" drug, and their release is triggered by exercise...do you think so?

So I guess the question you have to ask yourself, then, is: Is cycling exercise?

 

[bigbadwulff]

Yes it does.

I never would have known without this thread...

 

[Tincup69]

My wife says I seem much happier after going for a ride, I feel 100000% better that's for sure.

 

[Barheet]

There has to be something to this. However, there must be something extra to it for mountain biking. What is so thrilling about riding in the dirt with trees all around you? I'm not sure, but it sure beats riding on a paved trail or road. If I don't get my dirt riding "fix" I tend to get crabby. I must be addicted.

 

[AZ]

However, there must be something extra to it for mountain biking.

MTBers have balls the size of jungle coconuts.