Well, I've ridden off and on all my life. My DH was biking a lot when I first met him in college (we met through the cycling club in school), so he's been at it for many years (20 or more, anyway). My dad used to ride once in a while when I was in high school, but as a farmer, summer recreational activities were rare. He is, however, Father Skierchickie (I suppose? what would his title be??). In the winter he's always been quite active, or at least for the last 30 years or more. He did start mountain biking after he retired, and does a couple of races every summer now (he's 72). I was soooo happy in September when he got himself a Trek Pilot! I was even happier when, a month later, he picked up a Trek hybrid of some sort for Mom! She started going out every day in the fall, just to get used to handling it (practicing turning, etc). Dad said he doesn't think she's really gone anywhere on it yet, but we'll see in the spring. Sister, I'm not sure (she lives far away), but I doubt it - too important to keep her hair perfect - a helmet would be totally out of the question, so I really hope she doesn't ride. Oh, and my dog loves mountain biking! Okay, so she doesn't have a bike, but she sure loves to go!