My body tends to remember things my brain forgets. I began riding seriously when I was 13 years old, and have logged countless miles since then. When I am on my bike, my body takes over, my brain takes a break. In my adolescent days, I was something of a mess. My home life was not pleasant, and I got into trouble from time to time. Riding a bike was the one thing which could calm me down, and it still does. When I get on my bike and start peddling, my problems disappear for awhile, and afterwards, things always look better.

I hate to have conversations with myself, because the side which argues to be lazy or eat more usually wins. To prevent this, I don't allow myself to think, I simply get on my bike and ride. I am never disappointed by my rides, unless a storm or mechanical failure cuts my ride short. Some rides are better than others, but any ride is better than no ride at all. My strength and endurance would be much lower, and my weight likely much higher were it not for my rides, good or otherwise.