It's too late to quit

I have been riding and racing bikes for more than 30 years now. No, I never rode as a professional, not that I didn’t want to but because cycling wasn’t my dream job. Besides, only playing professional basketball can give you a quality life. Or boxing, if your first name starts with Manny.

- Jose Vicente 'JV' Araneta

Basketball was the name of the game growing up but hated the physicality. As a “big” kid growing up, everyone assumed, at least those who didn’t know me, thought I was a cager. B But I loved watching basketball, especially those early days of the PBA and I followed Phillip Cezar with more interest than anyone else.

But just like any relationship, most are bound to end. When I went to college, I quit sports completely and I was basically out of shape. But it was always on the back of my mind that one day, I'll get a road bike, even if I knew nothing about 700c wheels and Cinelli handlebars.