This is a great thread! I truly enjoyed reading all of the responses.
I especially agreed with Vmax and Salsabike and feel I can readily relate to their ideas. I recently returned back into cycling two years ago and ride on both the trail and roads, last year about 1400 miles.

I would love knowledge of how create a recreational bike club in my county, including organized rides on the trail. This year our trail will connect Pitt to Washington DC. Many opportunities for riding w/o traffic.

I also think there is a great need for bike handling skill clinics.

Thanks for allowing me to respond.