I ride and continue to ride for a lot of the same reasons as you with the added benefit of it helping to keep the clouds at bay. If your reading this from an outsiders point of view, understand that the issues mentioned in this article aren't a choice, a weakness or a minor challenge that could be easily surmounted by someone with a stronger constitution.

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