Brian

Started riding bicycles at 5 years old. It meant freedom with my friends. We rode everywhere. Then from 6 to 10 I rode to school every day until we moved across the street from my school. Riding just for fun until 15 when I got a job as a caddy and then at 16 at Safeway, riding as a bike commuter. By now I inherited my brother’s Raleigh 3 speed which I loved and cherished. 

At 16 I got my drivers licence and the bike got parked except for the occasional ride for pleasure. 

At 40ish I found myself out of shape and overweight. I tried commuting to work and soon parked my car at the office to use during the day. Every week day in all weather I rode to the office and learned there was no bad weather just bad gear. 

My wife became an avid cyclist and together we rode longer rides and discovered bike touring. Wow!!

I am now 76 years old and still riding with the bicycle being my first transportation choice even though I am not as strong as I once was.  I will share cycling with anyone interested.