I have been a member for a few weeks now, and have received some awesome advice about which bikes to consider and what to look out for. I think I have almost settled on a bike. Thanks so much.

I have avoided discussing a topic mainly because i didn't want to be judged. I figured honestly however, that I may not be alone in this, or at the very least this could be an area where a few of you might be able to offer up additional advice, (i hope not criticisms)

I am a smoker (there i said it)

I have smoked for over 25 years, more than half my life. I have tried quitting so many times, but I think honestly I just like smoking cause i can't figure any other reason why i haven't released this nasty habit. I have all the good reasons to quit, mostly i want to live, I have 3 beautiful children, a husband, a father and other relatives who have died of cancer, smelly clothes, yellow teeth, bad breath, on and on and on.

I think getting into cycling will have 1 of 2 effects, I will be able to ride, but it will be sorely compromised, or i won't be able to breathe or get up a hill, and i will be forced to quit. I hope the latter. I am honestly sick of it. The cost alone is enough to quit, but I haven't. I set a new quit date of April 15, and I plan to give it an all out try.