LCI #3760
I’ve been cycling off and on for almost all my life, more off than on. In early 2008, my car club (I love the irony) started a “Biggest Loser” contest. Since I was the biggest and heaviest that I’ve ever been, I decided to join the challenge, eat healthier and start exercising. I started cycling more often, and really liked it.
I actually won that biggest loser contest (even though I could still lose a few pounds). What I find funny is that you never know how the choices you make – like a silly contest – will effect your life and where it will take you. I’ve become so passionate about cycling that I’ve started commuting by bike. I also advocate cycling, run a couple of bike blogs and now, I’ve decided to teach.
A few weeks ago, I took and successfully completed the League of American Bicyclists‘ League Cycling Instructor Seminar and become a League Cycling Instructor. I am LCI #3760 and I’m pretty proud of that accomplishment. I’ll try to do a writeup about the course later on.
My goal, with the help of some friends, is to bring more education to my area to help elevate my city, Richardson, Texas to a more bike friendly status. To be continued.
had no idea, that is great to learn! yes ironic indeed.
congrats to you and all of your future endeavors 🙂
meligrosa
November 1, 2012 at 10:18 am
Thanks!
dickdavid
November 1, 2012 at 11:23 pm
I’m proud as hell of you. Working in Richardson and bike commuting, I have a vested interest in your success!!! Go dude, GO!
bergerandfries
November 1, 2012 at 2:01 pm
Thanks, Michael. You’re a huge inspiration and motivator for me.
dickdavid
November 1, 2012 at 11:22 pm
I’m very proud of you :^) you impress me every day
Wendy
November 1, 2012 at 7:35 pm
Thanks for putting up with me being gone all the time. Thanks for being awesome.
dickdavid
November 1, 2012 at 11:23 pm
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