This has been an interesting thread for sure...I've learned a lot about folks whose posts I've read.
I've been riding bikes for over 60 years ad commuted seriously from 92 on when my job provided lockers and a shower until retiring in 2015.
I've read many books but mostly sci-fi and mysteries but I also enjoyed books that delve into other cultures, a few coming to mind are "The Power of One", "The Chinese Bandit", "Shogun", "Huckleberry Finn"..the list is endless. E books have been great during covid, probably read 40 without leaving the house.
I've got 5 bikes I ride semi regularly and probably that many more I don't. Not only is riding fun, but working on them is almost as good. I have probably bought dozens at garage sales, fixed them up and given them or sold them at cost to family and friends Iwho 5 have 2 10x10 storage garages which house many of them and parts, and 2 sheds I've built next to my house for the five favorites and tools and parts and other stuff. I think I'd be happy in a 1000 sq ft house with a 4000 sq ft garage.
Cycling isn't a hobby for me, it's a way of life. Keeps me sane (ish) and fairly fit for a geriatric. Other tasks permitting I try to get 20 miles in daily, although less when there is snow and ice on the roads. My wife of 42 years and I each get to spend time alone doing things the other doesn't love although there are many things we do together, too. She has stage 4 breast cancer and I find doing most of the daily work is much easier if I can recharge with a ride. We really disliked each other when a former girlfriend who was with her brother put us together so of course we began living together in a few months, then bought a condo and got married. There have been issues over the years but we learned to be partners as well as lovers. I hope I live longer than she will because I don't want her to die from cancer alone.
Good looks fade but not a good heart.
Bikes have been very good to me.