Thanks for all the encouragement and advice! I followed the link to bikeleague and the Road I course looks like an excellent idea - for both of us hopefully. I know I wasn't exactly a defensive or safe rider back in my teens/twenties. I wasn't aware that there were classes like this available.

I'm not sure how I came across this forum, I think its really great, especially for those of us not involved in a local group of riders. Thanks for all the welcoming comments!

Took my first 20 mile ride yesterday and can't wait to get back on the bike! Even though its only supposed to be in the 30's I might have to take another ride today.

I'm really hoping I can get him to try a road bike again even if we stick to the bike trails as they are plentiful around here. It's just so fun!