i became pretty much sedentary after graduating from college 3 years ago, i was working long hours and kept making excuses for why i didn't have time to work out. the bad eating habits didn't start until late last year, i gained 20 pounds within 6 months and decided to do something about it. i quickly got bored with the elliptical so i started taking my exercise outdoors but the running was just too rough on my knees. when i was out running on the bike/hike trails at Terry Hershey Park, i couldn't help but notice how fun cycling looked, so i talked a friend into letting me borrow his old bike that he was trying to sell and went on a group ride with them and i've been hooked ever since. the best part is that i got back into shape, lost those 20 lbs, and it doesn't even feel like work because it's just so much damn fun riding.