Why do some people decide to hop on a bike one day, while others never do? I'm most interested in your MAJOR reasons; I know there are hundreds of little reasons why it's awesome. But what put you in the saddle that first time, or for the first time in a long time, and turned you into the dedicated bike commuter you are today? Maybe this information can help us to convince more people to give cycling a try.

Bonus question: why did you stick with it, or give up, as the case may be.

For me, I stuck with it because I discovered how much more fun it is than driving, and because I learned that I can go a LOOOOONG way on a bike... not just stay in my neighbourhood like I did when I was young. My bike can take me across town, or even between cities. It seems obvious to me now, but it was a revelation at the time.