Riding Away from the Noise
Quick Take: Cycling is one of the few passions left untouched by politics. On the road, there are no sides — just sweat, freedom, and the shared joy of riding. Riding Away from the Noise When I throw a leg over my bicycle, I’m stepping out of a world that never stops shouting. Turn on the TV and the talking heads are screaming. Scroll social media and the divide is even louder. Everyone seems determined to slot people into neat little boxes: Christians on the far right, celebrities on the far left, blue-collar workers here, academics there. It feels like the whole country is playing a bad game of “pick your tribe.” But when I clip in and start pedaling, all of that vanishes. The noise fades, replaced by the steady hum of rubber on pavement, the cadence of my legs, and the rhythm of my breath. Politics? I don’t even want to think about it. Out here, there’s nothing but effort, fresh air, and the kind of peace you can’t get from any screen. Shared Roads, Not Divided Camps I l...
