I'm dying to start riding. Actually, although it's been 20 years, I got used to riding again pretty quickly when I had the Marin for those few days. The very first time was weird and scary, esp since I didn't know they made more than 10 gears and I was using the toe clips. But, my 10-speed in jr high never fit either (I haven't grown since then! ), so it wasn't THAT much more difficult than then. My balance is still pretty good and I tried to get some speed in the residential area we're in. I think it helps that I rollerblade now and then, which helps with balancing, plus you can't have fear when you're blading!

I'm actually pretty new to the Bay Area (2 years now). I'm originally from the LA area, 15 mins south of Pasadena -- so can I play too?! All my family's still in the area so I visit often, including Old Town and the Rose Bowl flea market!! Oh, and I've been to the Rose Parade twice and even marched in it in college w/ my old high school band (oops, just admitted i'm a band geek). So, do those count too?

I'm also "between" jobs so I'm easily distracted (love the email notices we get). I'm volunteering and taking courses, and would love to get into riding (and getting into shape) before I "have" to start working again.

~Christine