Alienride: A Story of Love, Insomnia, and Rain

There are many reasons why people fall in love at night: the dark sky, the cool air, and the silence that envelops everything.

It often becomes a space for restless souls to reflect. But who would have thought that from the casual conversations of insomniacs, an idea would be born that would turn the night into a stage for pedals, wet roads, and a glimmer of hope?

This story begins with a member of a cycling community who was troubled by love. In the midst of a discussion about how to overcome insomnia, he threw out an idea that sounded unusual but very poetic: “How about we go cycling tonight, in the rainy season? Let our tears melt and blend with the rain.”

The statement initially drew small laughs from some members of the community. But soon, the laughter turned into agreement. There was something magical about the idea. Night, rain, and bicycles were three elements that could heal emotional wounds while challenging the body to move.

When night fell, they gathered. The bright lights of their bicycles became little stars on the dark road. A light rain began to fall, as if the universe was welcoming their adventure. The cold night wind became their traveling companion, while conversations about love and life flowed between pedaling strokes.

For the troubled member, that night became a moment of reflection. Every raindrop that fell, every turn of the pedals, and every breath was part of the process of letting go. For him, night cycling was not just exercise, but therapy for the soul.