What is my story and what does this mean to me?

When my car died before college, my bike became my only option. My daily 3-mile ride to class and 6-mile ride to work was daunting at first, but each day got easier and more exciting.
I started taking different routes just to vary up my travel, discovering parts of my city I’d never seen before. Sure, being broke made me start biking, but soon I found myself choosing my bike even when I could’ve gotten rides from friends. There was something special about cruising through streets and trails, and really seeing the world around me.
The whole city was open to explore, and each new path or shortcut felt like a little victory. That excitement got me involved with other cyclists in my area who shared my love for biking. Now, I’m working with local bike groups to help make our streets safer for everyone on two wheels. What started as just trying to save money has turned into something I’m really passionate about.
These days, my rides are more than just getting from point A to point B – they’re adventures. Sometimes I go out of my way to discover a new coffee shop, other times a quiet park I never knew existed. Biking has changed how I see my city and connected me with some amazing people who want to make it better for cyclists. I created this blog to share my love for the bike and spread it to a wider audience, if I can do it you can do it too.