My dad got me started. He's always had a passion for cycling. When he was a kid, he used to put together complete bikes from parts he would find, and he put my brother and I on tricycles and bicycles as soon as we were big enough to reach the pedals. I always had a bike available, but never really liked my last mtb, so I stopped riding.

He bought his first schmancy road bike a year or two ago, and I got jealous. I rode my mom's hybrid while visiting and couldn't keep up with him, so I decided that I wanted a road bike too! Whenever I go to visit my parents, I bring my bike with me and my father and I chase each other to the beach. I definitely have cycling to thank for bringing me closer to my father.