Cyclist Kristen Faulkner is set to compete in Paris, but her journey to the Olympics is surprising. She didn’t even start cycling until after college. But her hobby of taking rides in New York City’s Central Park quickly turned into a competitive passion that landed her on Team USA. NBC News’ Stephanie Gosk reports.

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