Real name: Alec, age 20

Occupation: College student, majoring in Technology Education

Other hobbies: collecting hot wheels

Miles last year: still working on my first year of riding, so far its in the 1,000 range, av. 15-20 miles a ride

Commuter: Single Speed Concord road bike with a fender and my lucky Leprechaun

Other Bike: Trek 820, my first real bike, and its what got me into it about 10 months ago

Goal in life: Love, Honor, Respect for everyone

the best thing i did for myself was to start cycling, now i'm 80 punds lighter and much, much healtier and happier