I've been cycling for as long as I can remember! Since I could walk, probably. Cycled to school from an early age. In my teens in the 80's it was BMX - Diamond Back and Hutch! Spent whole days out with friends cycling.
In '87 I got my first road racing bike. My best friend was also mates with someone whose older bro was a Pro so he got into the road racing scene and wanted me to join in too. I did. Took it pretty seriously, Regional, National Champs etc. In 2001, I found myself in the UK and my cycling reverted to occasional fun rides only for the next 17 years as Family and career took over. Then in 2019, I took it up seriously again, this time MTB and road racing.