Our schools are filled with this potential energy, and we need to create an environment for that energy to manifest itself.

When I hear people watched my film and then got on their own bikes and rode, whether a few miles or across America, to achieve their own goals - that excites me. It's the power of a story.

We need diversity in our population to make it work.

Riding a bicycle is about getting back to basics. It's good for the waistline and it's good for the wallet, is what I'm saying.

There was some expiration point to my life, and it became very important to maximize the time that I did have on Earth. That's what led me to my personal philosophy: "No Opportunity Wasted" - NOW for short, which is about living life to the fullest.

There's a sameness and comfort level you get living in a country like America.

I love the underdog stories. I love people who refuse to give up.