Imagine the perfect ride. That feeling when everything aligns, everything is working, time disappears, and you become totally lost in riding. Nothing else is on your mind, purely being one with the bike, the trail and nature. Your work or school deadlines or family stressors are gone. Your bike is moving and performing effortlessly soaking up the trail. You are confident in your ability, and you know what to expect on the trail. You are in complete control not stressed about crashing or worried about performing over a risky obstacle.
Everything is happening automatically, and you are fully focussed on riding. You have transcended your own perception of self and time, entirely lost in the ride. This feeling is known as “flow”, an optimal state that is effortless enjoyable bliss being fully absorbed in the ride. We crave this state and often it’s what keeps us coming back. It’s a reward for
