Ian Dille writes at www.austin360.com,

Of all my childhood memories, I cherish our family cycling trips the most. My dad was the president of the Greater Dallas Bicyclists, a group of recreational cyclists similar to the Austin Cycling Association (www.austincycling.org), and our weekends were often spent traveling to various Texas hamlets to pedal in support of a cause. My mom would chase after me on her classic Italian 10-speed, while I sped ahead on my kid-sized mountain bike, forging pre-adolescent independence. My older brother, already an accomplished racer, would take off with the lead pack, as my dad wisely paced himself. After the ride, we’d reconvene over orange slices, Gatorade, and cookies — lots and lots of cookies.

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