I know many of you ride your bike for errands. Since I live out in the country on a winding narrow road where cars go too fast and I don't want to bike on - I keep my bike in my van and take it places to ride. I always ride where there's not much traffic. (I'm chicken!) I rarely have to lock up my bike - I just put it back in my van and lock it.

I want a bike that will go faster and is lighter than my mountain bike. I'm thinking a road bike would work best for me.

I welcome more comments from you ladies. I value your advice more than what I got from the bike shop guy the other day. Thanks!