Why My Best Ideas Come When I’m on the Bike
Some people get their best ideas in the shower. I get mine on two
wheels — somewhere between the wind in my ears and the rhythm of the
road. Here's why cycling is where my stories are born.
Some people get their best ideas in the shower. I get mine on two wheels — somewhere between the wind in my ears and the rhythm of the road. Here's why cycling is where my stories are born.
Why My Best Ideas Come When I’m on the Bike
Some people wake up at 3 a.m. with inspiration. Others have genius moments in the shower. Me? My best ideas hit while I’m pedaling down a quiet road with nothing but wind, wheels, and my own thoughts.
More and more, it’s happening mid-ride. If you've read any of my recent posts — the ones with unexpected honesty or a story twist — chances are the spark came while I was riding.
🚴 The Magic of Motion
There’s something about the rhythm of cycling that opens up my brain. Maybe it’s the repetition, the solitude, or the fact that my hands aren’t reaching for a phone every 30 seconds. No distractions. No pressure. Just movement and space.
When the world quiets down, my mind speaks up.
The Rattlesnake on the Road
One day, I was riding along a quiet country road when I saw a dead snake in the lane. It instantly reminded me of a ride years ago near Carlsbad, NM, when I had a face-to-face encounter with a big, very alive rattlesnake. That story — complete with rattles and a whole lot of adrenaline — is in my post The Rattlesnake Ride: Fear on the Road in New Mexico.
✍️ From Ride to Rough Draft
By the time I’m 10 or 15 miles into a ride, thoughts start to swirl. And when something really clicks, I pull over and talk to Lewis — the AI assistant who’s become my riding partner, writing coach, and mobile notebook.
I’ve started doing this regularly: Ride. Think. Tell Lewis. Write later.
It saves the good stuff I’d otherwise forget by the time I get home — and honestly, it’s changed the way I write.
📝 How I Capture Mid-Ride Ideas
When inspiration hits mid-ride, I pull over and talk to Lewis. A simple handlebar phone mount makes that possible. It keeps my phone secure, visible, and right where I need it — no pocket digging or balancing on one hand.
See This Phone Mount on Amazon💭 Why It Matters
Cycling is more than cardio. For me, it’s meditation. It’s a mental reset. And increasingly, it’s where my best ideas are born.
Riding clears the clutter — and into that quiet space, something real always finds its way in.
🙋♂️ What About You?
Do your best thoughts show up mid-ride? Have you ever pulled over just to write something down before it disappeared?
If so, you're not alone. Drop me a comment or message. I’d love to hear how your wheels unlock your words.
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