I started riding around the end of February 2012. That is when I got my first road bike. I did just over 2300 miles, 4 centuries (two of those were really one ride, the Seattle to Portland 200 miles in 2 days, which was my big goal for my first year), and a solid 20 pound weight loss that is staying off. Goals for this year? Shed a few more pounds, and ride a lot more.