Quote Originally Posted by Offthegrid View Post
Unfortunately I have no cycling supporters. In fact, I only know one other person who rides. She's a co-worker, but I don't know her very well. It makes it tough because I don't have anyone to ask to show me how to do mechanical things.
Suggest a ride together after work or at lunch? I kept asking around at my last job until I found who owned the SUV with the bike on the back. We rode together a couple times before we left for other jobs.

At the current job, half my co-workers bike (or run), and we trade horror stories and advice. I got my bike to be more involved in my husband's bike habit (and my habit has a life of its own now), so he's very encouraging. Mom knows how important exercise is, so she's just thrilled.

My friends and family (that don't bike) have the same reaction as they do to my love of math -- they're mildly impressed, but they don't understand why I would want to. I feel the same way about climbing Everest. No one has been negative. One friend couldn't understand why I turned down his offer to drive me and the bike home from the train. It was just a mile! And the rain was just spritzing! And if I stop for a day, I'm less likely to do it the next day.

-SJ

--SJ