"The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single revolution"
The Path of Two Wheels
"The perfect cyclist does not force the pedals,
But moves in harmony with chain and road.
The wheel that does not grasp at the ground
Finds perfect traction in the void."
Wu Wei Cycling
The principle of non-action manifests in:
Cadence that matches terrain
Gear selection without force
Braking through weight shift
Yin Yang Dynamics
Essential dualities:
Static frame vs moving parts
Downstroke and upstroke
Acceleration and rest
The Sacred Components
Bicycle as Microcosm
The perfect machine mirrors natural order:
Frame - The uncarved block
Spokes - The ten thousand things
Bearings - The empty center
The Bottom Bracket (Tai Chi)
Center of rotation where opposites meet. Requires periodic purification through: