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What got you into cycling?

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I want to see your cycling stories here!

I rode bikes as a kid and loved them. But when I got my first car, I quit riding and never rode as an adult until 2012. I got a bike because I was overweight and needed exercise badly. I was actually so concerned for my health that I thought I was going to die soon.

Back then I smoked 2 packs of cigarettes a day, drank at least 10-15 beers a day, ate nothing but fast food, and did no physical activity.

I bought a cheap mountain bike, rode 20 miles on a rail trail and fell in love with cycling.

Fastforward to today, I'm no longer overweight. I don't smoke or drink anymore. I rarely eat fast food, and I ride my bike every chance I get. :)

Cycling saved my life!

Let's see your cycling story!
 
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