Cycling is an excellent way to get outdoors and stay in shape, but for Greg Wilkinson it was a pathway back to active life after a liver and kidney transplant.

Since his surgeries, Wilkinson has competed in multiple events at the World Transplant Games and is currently the world's fastest double-transplant cyclist in his 70s.

He spoke with Afternoon Drive host Matt Allen about the role the sport has played in his life.

How did you get into cycling?

It all started when I was diagnosed with polycystic kidney and liver disease. That was way back in the 80s, and when I was in my 20s. It's a genetic disease that just gradually destroys your liver and your kidneys.

I lived with that for about 35 years until I eventually needed a transplant, but something really influenced me.

In 2005, the

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