A Reason To Ride

Riding a bicycle has a different purpose for each person. Racing, commuting, or a shift towards a healthier lifestyle can all be big motivators.

























This is William. Last August at the age of 54 he decided to take up cycling, two months after being diagnosed with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia. His foray into cycling started out with a mountain bike which he faithfully rode during the fall and throughout the winter months.

He journals all of his rides. As he approaches his one year anniversary of the two-wheeler, his journal has logged 159 rides. All outdoors. No trainer, no spin classes. One entry over the winter months states "5:30 am ride. 1 hour. Temperature -28 w/o windchill."

In the spring he got a road bike and a whole new segment of cycling opened up. Several weeks ago he rode 150 km solo. Also, his first race is planned for the upcoming month - and of course a new bike is on its way as well, because when the bug bites....

Though every reason to ride is different, the simple act of just riding can be reason enough.