My Hubby started riding about 3-6 months before I did so he is very supportive; he understands the costs of biking and thinks it is a good investment in our health. Otherwise, we could be spending lots of money on doctor's visits and prescription drugs! I have it easy at home.

My sister thinks it is cool that I ride and even has a picture of me doing the Death Ride years ago. She is a professor and the kids that come into her office think it is cool that her sister would do something called "the death ride!" I'm sure she doesn't understand the money I spend, but she is not judgmental.

My parents are sort of supportive; but over the years, they have only come to one mountain bike race that I did years ago in California. I've been a little disappointed in their lack of support sometimes. A few years ago, I was in the running to win the State Championships and the race was 15 minutes away from their house (5 from mine) and they wouldn't even come up to watch. That kind of disappointed me, but they just don't understand. The only thing that is important to them is academic achievement! If I were a professor like my sister they would be wowed!

Some people get some don't and never the twain shall meet.