Yes, yes, as much as I enjoyed my kids (all four of 'em), they do tie you down. Everything is a major event, babysitters ("you got HOW many??"), food shopping, getting to work, getting 'em off to school in the morning. My husband was willing to babysit on the weekends, but my idea of fun was usually putting my feet up. Joining a bike club did not cross my mind. My youngest is now 16, I am "50" and finally getting to do so many of the things that I used to do years ago, like bicycling. Did I wear a helmet back then? Probably not. Also very cheap bike, but I digress....