Hi I'm Dottie and I am brand new to the forum! I live in Vassar, MI, near Frankenmuth (along the Cass River is a beautiful ride). There aren't many avid cyclists in this area. My husband and I started riding just over 3 years ago and absolutely love it!! It has helped out with the empty nest!! A new hobby that we can share. Would love to start a cycling club here in the thumb. We hope to do more organized rides in the future. We have road bikes, one mountain bike, hybrids, and would love a tandem someday. Also my husband has been looking at recumbants!! Are we fanatics or what?? Our three grown children tell everyone that I am a jock now. Actually, I think they are proud of us and how good a shape we are in!! (Better then them). We are both 50!! Hope to hear from any of you soon! Ride on!