I was introduced to cycling when I went on a local charity ride with my mom when I was 9. This was about 10 miles and included the route straight up tunnel road. It was unbelievably hard for me -- especially since I was a little kid on a heavy mountain bike but, it was one of the most exciting things I'd ever done. From that point on I found myself wanting to get better gear and ride. I got my first road bike and was adopted by the Montlair Velorapters club. Then I learned about Teini Duro youth cycling. Since then Jason and the team have helped me learn the sport of cycling, such as group riding skills, and how to increase my strength and endurance in order to compete. So far I've done a few criteriums and a time trial, and hope to race lots more next year, and get my CAT 4 upgrade. Thanks to the help and encouragement of coaches Jason, Rick, and Lance, I'm doing well, and continuing to love the sport of cycling.
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