How the landscape changes

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When I say cycling is not just a sport, what I mean is there's something more to it. I believe being "in the elements" is not a metaphor when you are able to ride through the seasons and experience their different colors, temperatures and textures.

Photo 1 was taken is from less than a week ago: the grass is greener, warmer temperatures and life blooming everywhere.

Photo 2 is from the middle of August last year: the sun shining at it's peak, green being replaced by brown. Long, warm days.

Photo 3 is from the end of Autumn: everything getting ready for another winter. Golden leaves and chilled afternoons.

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The power of repetition allows me to ride through the same place and see it changing, reminding me of my own cyclicity. This is what I mean when I say cycling is not just a sport, but a way of getting to know oneself.