I spent a lot of time on my bike as a kid but then kind of let it go and did more running. In my early 20's I had knee surgery and the doc told me "No more running." He suggested walking/hiking, swimming or biking instead. I did a fair amount of walking and hiking but not anything with biking until I was studing for the bar exam and needed more exercise and a better stress outlet. Went and bought a Trek mountain bike and rode that thing all over (anything to avoid studying ).

Met DP and her dad was into charity rides. We did our first MS-150 with him. I, on my mountain bike. The pain! After that, bought a hybrid which I got much use out of for a few years and then of course, I wanted to go faster and I was more involved in biking so, I bought my 1st road bike. I still have the hybrid plus a third bike (mountain bike was sold to my brother) and I ride all the time now. I just love it!