Don't know that I can put a specific number of years on this. I've been riding "seriously" off-and-on (probably more off) my whole life. I tend to go thru periods where I will ride for a few years solid then, for whatever reason, stop riding for extended periods. I started riding again this year after not having ridden for over 4 years. I also bought a new Felt Z85 this year after having ridden my early '70s Motobecane Grand Record for most of my life.
I do love riding and now that I live in Florida, I can ride year round. But moving to FL has also caused my biggest issue - I don't have a riding partner anymore as my best friend is back in Chicago. He and I would ride 3-4 times a week together. As of now, I haven't found anyone that I can coordinate schedules with in my area. So, for now, I'm a lone rider.
