I returned to cycling at 31 ...still at it nearing 48 yrs. now. For the past 25 years of life, I have not lived in a household with a car. So if it isn't on bike, then it's walking and public transit. I average about 5,000 kms. annually on cycling..outdoors. I detest cycling indoors. We live right at the foot of a major bikepath. Where we live it's inspiring to go out and cycle...mountains, ocean, etc.

About 40% of the cycling that I do is solo. Yes, I will cycle 50-70 kms. in a day trip about the city. It's wonderful! Other part is with my partner....who is a well-know cycling advocate in our city. He does double, even triple the amount that I do annually.

A few years ago I was part of a committee for 5 years that ran a women's cycling group. I've led bike rides...we had workshops on cycling for women. ABout 200 women were part of our group.