I Ride For Me

For as long as I can remember, I have always loved riding my bike. I can remember watching the 2005 Tour de France, the grimaces on Armstrong's and Basso's faces inspiring me to race myself around the block until my mom forced me in the house. Cycling is a huge part of my life. As I have grown with it, it has become an emotional outing for me, it is what I would describe as my "Happy Place". If I have a rough day, or wake up in a bad mood, I can jump on my bike and have that feeling completely disappear. I can ride, with no destination, I can just ride, with a clear mind, and focus on the things that matter. It is like entering my own world, where I can truly think, and explore my own mind. No other sport has done this for me, cycling is my therapy. I ride because I LOVE to ride, no one pressuring me, I ride for me. This sport has truly blessed me, and molded me into the person I am today.