I will never forget the life changing moment that introduced me to bicycle cycling last year as I moved into my first apartment.  Just moving out on my own, I was unpacking and just having a very long day.  So to help out, I grabbed my little TV and hooked it up, not expecting much.  I only got one channel to come in clearly, and of all the sporting events to show in the world, the Tour De France was on, and I lost all interest in finishing my unpacking that afternoon as I discovered deep down a passion for the sport of cycling I had never known before.

With the way things are going today in the markets and economy, I find it to be a comfort that I have become less reliant on my car and more independent thanks to .  And with the wide array of options out there on the market right now, I truly believe that this industry is only going to continue to grow as the times grow tougher.  Since I work down town, riding my own little “tour de France” road bike just isn’t a viable option due to the design of the bicycle tires, so I’ve expanded my love of bicycle cycling to include the more causal and useful options for getting around the big city.

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