Folding bike owners?

[Rosie8]

Thanks everyone for your input. This gives me lots to think about. All of you are so helpful in pointing out advantages and such for different folders and their purposes.

Every winter, my biking falls off because of the sloppy mud. Even though I live in the high desert of AZ, it gets cold here in December and January - sometimes down around 17 F. Cold can be tolerated, but not the muck during the days (usually sunny even if only 30 F.) I was thinking about buying a new indoor exercise bike or joining a gym for a few months, but I'd really rather bike outdoors.

I could keep on loading my regular bike into the car, but as I'm approaching 60years old, not sure how long I'll want to keep doing that.

Guess I might have to see if any dealers carry folders. Flagstaff and Phoenix are 2 hours away and might have some in stock. Thanks again.

PS - Geonz, my car mechanic always laughs at me when I pull my bike out of my car to ride home while it's being serviced. They have a free ride courtesy car but don't travel on dirt roads!