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