Like bikerchick 68 this sport has brought me more self-confidence....I can't say I've become a decent rider, but I can agree with the sheer joy of it all.

I tried out for every team in grammer school and high school. I could never hit the ball over the net, over anyone's head or catch any ball. Never made any team. I biked on a sears bike for about 2 years in the late 80's, bike was stolen, had a baby and it took me to the year 2002, to think, hmmm maybe I can ride a bike again. I was at the time lacking self esteem. I started with a mountain bike, put road tires on it, bought a road bike, then another. My 3 bikes are the only things I've ever owned that are all mine. Cycling gives me sheer joy, freedom from stress and a few pounds too. I ride to live and live to ride.