I ride for several reasons some are the usual health, weight blah blah blah. But I really like the way it gives me escape from my daily stress. I love to be on a long climb and all I can hear is my heart pounding in my chest and breath being sucked into my lungs. I love the thrill I get from decending a fast tricky decent it's next best thing to racing my car.

I have never liked working out ie going to the gym and lifting weights and my knees are too thrashed to run. I also think the bicycle is one of the most beautiful and efficient machines man has ever invented. It is simple machine that gives it's user a way to see much of his/her surroundings with little impact on the environment. It's something I can do by myself or in a group and still have a great time either way. In short I love riding my bike!