For a little over a year now, I have been cycling. At first, I viewed it merely as a sport, but it has become much more than that. Beyond being a completely eco-friendly mode of transportation, it has allowed me to connect with nature in a way that I otherwise never could. As a student living in the city, opportunities to experience nature do not really extend past the small parks that can be found on the island. However, my bike allows me to escape urban life for a few hours, leaving the bustling streets, the loud sounds of sirens from emergency responders, rushed and frustrated drivers…