As a kid I used to ride around Paris--not much else to do then--went on to college--enjoyed social scenes--unfortunately started smoking--once working I had to quit smoking and not easy to do--I used all that nervous energy on riding local hills in Marin County and I got hooked--more than 30 years later I still ride 100 miles a week--it is a drug!
Great ride today going up the Berkeley hills with great views!