Took up riding in the 80's for fun on Fuji road bike... was skinny then. Enjoyed running more at the time, but body couldn't take it. Dabbled in jogging and swimming over the years, got back on the bike steady with goal of first century, plus fat guy article in BICYCLING mag.Keeping myself in shape so I don't have an MI while SCUBA diving(man that gear is heavy) Started commuting to work a couple days a week just to see if I could do it, and thumb my nose at 3.39 prices at the gas pump at the time. Recently bought Raleigh SC30 for comfort purposes commuting 30 miles RT, been modifying it as I go along. 210lbs and almost 5'9". What can I say- I like to eat