Good thread...

I have (had?) two main supporters- my recent ex-boyfriend got me riding, and really encouraged me (we didn't ride together that much because it was boring for him, but when we did, he was impressed by my mighty legs!). However, we just broke up, and that's part of the sadness. I just fixed my first flat, and I wanted to call him, but we're taking some time off, so it was hard ('specially since he taught me how to fix a flat a month or so ago). But actually I feel like even though our relationship hasn't ended too well, he really gave me a huge gift getting me back on my bike- I rode w/my local club all last summer, had a great time, and am planning a bike trip to Italy next summer with my oldest friend. I am hooked.

I also have a good buddy at work who's cycled for years, and I tell him what kind of rides I'm doing, and he always has good advice.

-Amy