Like many, I learned to ride while I went to elementary school. I rode the third mile there and back when weather permitted.
I continued riding in high school and riding on a paper route. I rode to the pool, friends, ice cream, etc.
At present I ride most of all for health and fitness with transportation a close second.
Now I ride with Strava where I meet and exceed my goals for miles, speed, elevation, etc.
I now have a Burley trailer that I haul equipment in for work. I can also use it to haul groceries.