Hi! My name is  Dutch Van Der Kuyp. I was born in Suriname, South America 62 years ago. I have cycled all my life. In Suriname, it was my main mode of transportation. I also lived in Holland for a few years, and you know that in Holland everyone rides a bike. Before moving to Florida, I lived in Toronto, Canada for about 10 years, and cycled on and off weather permitting.  After moving to Florida I really got back on my bike, because of the great weather we have here.  I now live in Cape Coral, FL ( Lee County) and I am an 18 year active member of our local bike club, The Caloosa Riders of SW Florida ( I am currently the Vice President ).  In my street I was known as “the bike man”. I fixed all of the neighbors' kids bikes, and got them helmets.  I am also an active volunteer for many events, local and state-wide.  I have volunteered at 15 Suwannee bike events, and 13 Bike Florida rides, to name a few, and I had a lot of fun at all of them. I enjoyed helping all of the rides to be successful, and not to mention all the great people I met on all the rides.   I ride 5 days a week for about 30 miles a day on my Recumbent. I am a 12 year recumbent rider ( no more Pain guys ). TRY IT .  I am also a cross-country cyclist. I have done 3 coast to coast self-contained crossings, on my Recumbent of course ( Southern Tier, Atlantic Coast, and the Northern Tier). I have also won a few gold medals in the Florida Senior time trial Games,(Recumbent classifications). Riding a Recumbent is a great way to promote cycling, because people find the bike so different, and always come and talk to me, so I tell them how great cycling is. In ending I'll say:   Just remember-  cycling keeps you healthy, and it does not pollute.  Happy Trails!  -Dutch