What got you into biking?

[Hub]

Lance- by proxy-

He inspired my brother - Pscyclepath- who introduced me to Lance (at least the books & such).

[Jen72]

I started cycling July 3, 2009, three weeks ago. I just turned 37 and I'm way overweight, high blood pressure, scared of becoming diabetic, and sick of it all. In addition I moved to Washington not long ago and haven't really made any friends.

My aunt and I joined weight watchers and started walking on the Centennial Trail nightly as I looked at the cyclist speeding by me I thought about how much fun I had as a kid riding my bike and pretty soon I was eaten up with the idea of getting myself a bike. After some trial and error I ended up with a Specialized Dolce and I love it. In the short time I've put over 300 miles on my bike and climbing. I cycle at least 15 miles a day now and today I rode 26 miles which is the most I've ridden in one day. I've lost 10 lbs and my weekly weight loss is picking up speed.

I'm having so much fun now and feel so dang good everyday. I can't see myself going back to the lethargic lifestyle I had before. I'm thinking I can reach my goal weight in about 7-8 months. I feel a freedom now in not letting food take control of my life. It's an addiction for me that I'm working on and getting better all the time. I made a sign to put on the Fridge saying nothing tastes as good as being thin as a reminder and it works. I really just want to be healthy, look good again, have more self confidence instead of always being so shy, and feel strong. I really can't get over how much fun I'm having now.

[BabyBlueNTulsa]

A very good friend, who is over 40 yrs my senior, got me interested in sports. First it was running (which I no longer do b/c of my back), and then cycling.

By the way.. I will be 40 in a month! My buddy STILL rides!

[nerdgirl]

My boyfriend got me into mountain biking

He really wanted to share his passion with me. I had a lot of reservations because I was 39 at the time, I have allergies, severe asthma, and rheumatoid arthritis. It seemed like the most completely wrong sport for me! But I've always been an adrenaline junkie, and tend to do things people tell me I can't do because of my health, just to prove them wrong.

All it took was following him downhill once, like 10 minutes into the ride, and I was sooooo hooked! It was a rough road healthwise, and he has been the most patient and awesome teacher. Here it is a year later, I'm healthier, happier, and I've progressed by leaps and bounds to where I'm really finding my way towards aggressive riding (you know, jumps, drops, rocks, etc.)

Oh yeah, and I still have the best mountain biking shred buddy ever-- my boyfriend