In early May 2009 I decided I wanted to try to commute to work a couple of times a week, about 46miles round trip.  I went ahead a bought a Specialized Allez road bike and ended up absolutely loving cycling.  I have always enjoyed exercising and running but due to knee injuries I have had to deal with the repercussions of running after every time I exercised.  With cycling I can get in a really great workout and afterward I just feel healthy as opposed to feeling like I'm destroying my body.  This year I am hoping to do some racing and further improve my skills as a cyclist.