I started riding this year, in March, after a long stint of not riding bikes.

1. I had friends that rode fixed years ago, but I never really thought much about it. I started lurking FGSS, thought FG looked like a ton of fun. I was looking into purchasing a new bike for commuting, since all I had was my BMX, and I went full speed ahead with a FG purchase.

2. No.

3. Beaverton, Oregon.

4. I live, like, ten miles from Portland, Oregon, so it is not like I live in the sticks.