I was four and remember having training wheels. I was terrified to take them off but then the neighbor boy across the street started teasing me. I hated for him to be better at anything than I, so I had Dad take my training wheels off. I think I fell a few times but then stayed upright and have been riding ever since - with a couple breaks here and there. I commuted to school (1 mile each way) every day from Kindergarten through grade 6...and to piano lessons....and to the store....and the swimming pool....and my girlfriend Carol's house....I lived on my bike throughout my childhood.