My husband is VERY competitive but before we got the tandem he would ride with me (but not like it very much). I think he feels everyone should keep their heart rate up to make sure they are getting enough exercise.

After we got the tandem, it took about 2 months to figure out that we ride at my pace or he rides it alone. He admits that at first he figured we could "race" on the tandem (not my idea of a good time). It has taken me years to actually feel comfortable enough on the tandem to get up a little more speed. Our rides on the tandem now are "fun rides", to go out to lunch or just cruise around.

When I was working, I would take my single bike to work and keep it in the warehouse during the week so I could ride on my lunch hour. To many people at work always "needed" something from me and would interrupt my lunch. I figured if I was out on my bike, they couldn't find me to bother me. It felt like a mini vacation and I really enjoyed it.

I think I have seen more of San Diego since I have been riding my bike then the entire time I have lived here (all my life).

My bike can be my "escape" from the realities of life that get to be to much sometimes. My bike is my friend and therapist.

I still keep a journal of all my rides, but that lets me see how much my confidence has improved over the years.

Being able to just have fun on my bike is probably what I enjoy the most.