I dug my old Bianchi Eros bike out of the shed, got new tires and a tune-up, found some of my old accessories, bought some new ones and I'm riding again.

I'm not exactly a young chicken (56yo) so I've been taking it easy but enjoying it immensely. It took a few rides to just get use to sitting on the saddle. I live in a small town and it's only a short ride to some great country roads. We have a good mix of hills and flat roads so it's really ideal. I'm never going to be fast or race...it's just not me...I need the exercise and there's just something about the feel of a road bike that's so great.

I've enjoyed reading this forum and look forward participating in it.